unmarried mothers homes

[janjan]

Hi  i know this is a strange question ,i have a relative sent away to have her baby in westmorland in the 1950s,would anyone know of any addresses for any of these unmarried mothers home's,any ideas would be great,
         janjan

[briant]

Don,t know if this is a bit too late,but when i was in Kendal in the 60s there was rumour of a home at Levens,Nr Kendal,

The Tourist Infomation at Kendal or Barrow in furness may be able to help,

Regards

[goldie146]

Just seen this (new to Roots Chat).

Brettargh Holt at Levens was an unmarried mothers' home. Still there, but in a different role.

see link http://www.catholiccaringservices.org.uk/brettargh.htm.

I think there was also at least one other in Kendal  (Sedbergh Road) but can't remember anymore details.

[janjan]

Hi, thanks for your ideas,i now have a copy of the birth certificate and it says Holme chase maternity hospital kendal. i will try a search engine and see what happens,
    janjan

[goldie146]

Helme Chase - a  NHS maternity hospital from about 1948 till 1990's - now Helme Chase Maternity Unit at the Westmorland General Hospotal (I know that's not really genealogy!)