Mother and Baby Home run by nuns in Churt, Hampshire in the 1960's

[Kari276]

Hello All,

It doesn't look like anyone has commented on this thread for a while, but here goes! I was born in Assisi House early July, 1968. My Mum's name was Margaret Kavanagh (Maggie) Like so many, I was there for six weeks and then fostered for around 18 months.  I know that my Mum had an absolutely horrific time there, she was left for three days in labour and was told that she deserved to suffer because she had been so wicked.  It's beyond my comprehension how people can treat another human being like that?  I was one of the lucky ones, my Mum got to take me home (she met someone else and they got married, and are still together 48 years later!) I stopped asking her about it because of the look on her face any time I did.  I would love to get more information about the house - see photos etc, or if anyone remembers my Mum? Thanks for reading!

[LizzieW]

It's beyond my comprehension how people can treat another human being like that?

  Seems to have been a per-requisite in those days. 

[Kari276]

Indeed, my Great Aunt had a baby in Bessborough House in Cork in 1940, by all accounts that was indeed hell on earth, her baby was taken from her at six weeks and she was told she had died.  We found out recently that this was not the case, she was sent to the US!

[KarenTJ1167]

I was born in the 1960's in Churt Hampshire at a catholic children's home. I believe this location referenced is where I was born. I was given the birth name of M T T. I was given up for adoption 6 weeks later. Trying to find who gave birth to me. 

[KarenTJ1167]

Kari276
I believe you and I were born at the same house within 6 months of one another. Wonder if our mother's knew each other.

[Newell60]

Hello. I was born at the Assisi home in Hammer Lane in 1960.I’m glad there are at least a couple of Mums who didn’t have an awful time there. I’m just starting on tracing my birth Mum.

[KarenTJ1167]

Hi Kari276
My mom was named M T
It is my understanding she was 15/16.
Seems my biological dad used to drive her to school and got her pregnant.
I would be curious to know if our moms knew each other.
I was taken from my mom at 6 weeks. Given to my parents, who are British and Brazilian. I moved to Brazil at 6 months. I have never met my birth mother.

[Outthere]

#27 reply if you search on Roots there is a thread has to date 26 pages go back to page 1 and start reading as there are photos of the home and labour room . Sorry I did not know your mother but good luck with your search

[KathrynBryant1]

HI ALL, I STARTED A THREAD BACK IN 2013 REGARDING ASSISI.  IT NOW HAS 26 PAGES OF POSTS AND REPLIES.  THE THREAD IS ENTITLED Assisi Mother and Baby Homes  If you type this into the search engine on Roots Chat then hopefully you will reach it.  There's a wealth of information contained within these posts and replies. Any problems then don't hesitate to contact me.

Kindest regards,

Kathryn Bryant