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Gloucestershire / Re: Gyde House Orphanage and Childrens home
« on: Thursday 29 April 21 21:07 BST (UK) »
My father was at Gyde from 1947-1952, aged 9-14. He recently died. I have been finding out more about life at Gyde. He spoke positively about it but also recognised there were some very hard times. He had Gyde reunions with people as recently as 2018.
I have also found a testimony on the internet since my father died that speaks of child sexual abuse at Gyde. It is very difficult reading. My father never spoke of it but he did speak of the man involved as fantastic storyteller.
https://www.iicsa.org.uk/key-documents/1111/view/public-hearing-transcript-7th-march-2017.pdf
I am pleased to say that what ever my father experienced he survived and led a happy, successful life and was a much loved brother, husband, father and grandfather.
I have also found a testimony on the internet since my father died that speaks of child sexual abuse at Gyde. It is very difficult reading. My father never spoke of it but he did speak of the man involved as fantastic storyteller.
https://www.iicsa.org.uk/key-documents/1111/view/public-hearing-transcript-7th-march-2017.pdf
I am pleased to say that what ever my father experienced he survived and led a happy, successful life and was a much loved brother, husband, father and grandfather.