Nostalgic memories of Long Hanborough's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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I believed I went to the children's home in 1945 although records show the opening in 1950? I went with my sisters Wendy and Pauline. Pauline was adopted 'seperately' Wendy and I were fostered by a 'Mrs. Moore' from Brackley, Northants. Why? I will never understand because she had no love or affinity for either of us and my elder sister could not escape until she was 16, I waited until I ...see more
Many questions are often posed about the history of the Children’s Home known as Long House in Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire in a local history group which has a Facebook page, many from former child residents or next generations searching for people. Because the building no longer stands, as it was sold and made way for new housing in 1993, ...see more
I remember Alison crook Fred Clarke Alison Clark the crystals and Frank my name was Chris Trinder the home wasn't to bad apart from the staff.
Hi don’t know if anyone remembers me but I was in long house in the late 70s early 80s. I remeber staff called Bruce and bev. Nicola Hulbert
Hi everyone,my name is Jeff pointer,I was at longhouse from 1976 upto1980, does anyone remember me ??
I knew Richard lambourne I was there the night Anne and her partner and dog died in the Fire!! 🥺 I was meant to have a sleep over!! Anne was the kindest person I knew 🥺 I also Knew Alison the eldest one, Debbie Gomme, Jeffery , Tracy and Denise west, Claire , another girl who use to do stands on her chin 🤔 We use to play Escape from Colditz 🤦‍♀️ I rennet mr withers in the house next door i remember his daughter Helen.
I'm Alison, I remember alot of kids there , I used to share a room with the older Alison before she left. Does anyone remember Christina? A carer may be a nun lol Anee was by far my favourite very sadly missed. Anyone know Diana newton now Preston? married Michael Preston. Marina Baker? A boy Named Brett that went to the local school? Please contact me if you shared the same years or would like to chat about long house memories. Ali Clinton
Yes Billy I remember you and your sister Valery, I remember Carol patsy David Peter, don't know where they are, by the way I'm Don mussett.
I lived at Long House Children's Home. I remember running away one night with a bunch of the other kids and taken back by the police about midnight because we had decided to try and find food, McDonalds. I loved my friends at Long House especially Craig... lost touch with him of course. Has anyone else lived there?
My family can be traced to the 1700s and back to Robert Beckley. I hope to visit the area later this year to see where they lived. If anyone is related to Robert Beckley or any of his descendants I would love to hear from you. My grandfather moved north with his parents but my sister has moved to oxfordshire so "back to her roots" They were a large family so there must be lots of relatives to meet!!!