Westow, Main Street c.1965

Photo ref: W617012

I was born in Westow Croft in 1953 which I believe was a mother and baby home then. I was adopted and until I was in my 30’s had no idea of where I was from or any information about my biological family or the circumstances that led to my adoption. I actually lived in York in the mid 70s and had I known would certainly have gone to see where I was born. Times were certainly different then but I strongly believe that ...see more

Im now 63 and adopted. Searching through some family documents I came across some photos and the name Westow Croft. Sadly I know nothing about my past as every where I went lead me nowhere. What I do know is on the 8th June 1956 I was born to I think Carol Ann Woollett I was told lived in Durham. My Birth Mum went away at 21 years old to have me... as this was the way in the 50's The Photo here was a strange ...see more

My mother was evacuated to Gasgoine farm during the war and I was born here on 1st November 1940 Graham Wilson