This blog is my autobiography. It is published and copyright.It is an entirely true tale, with no need for embellishment.I am not resentful, embarrassed or ashamed about anything in my past - it has been an intensive course at the University of Life and the only thing I regret is starting smoking at age 8.BIG BROTHER FREE ZONE!!! Violaters risk being de-friended!!
i was at the same home in 87 and me and a mate ranaway when we got back my mate was taken to the bootroom where a member of staff hit him.very bad the public dont know what happens behind closed doors. more…
Hi normalguy, came across this after chatting to fellow Walton Elm old boy, Cliff Lee.
From what i can make out, I was there prety close to the time you were there 66/69, although my memories of the place were far removed from yours. Be good to get in touch (bobkingham@hotmail.com).
Please keep writing, it's a remarkable read, even more more…
Hi Nancy - I was at Woodrough around the same time as you. I'm Eamonn Mccann and would of been 6 years old in 1978. The only person I can remember was a carer called Maggie, no one else. more…
HI I was at Woodrough around 78-79 too. I was about 6 years old and was looked after by a lovely lady called Maggie. I was in the Thames house. I don't remember anyone else there. The home carried on put changed it's name to "The Oaks" in the mid eighties. My name is Eamonn Mccann - does anyone remember me? more…
G,DAY MATE, I GATHER YOUR NAME IS TERRY, I TO WAS AT WALTON ELM AND AM IN CONTACT WITH A FEW OF THE LADS. I GUESS YOU WONT KNOW ME AS I LEFT WALTON ELM IN 1958 OR 9 CANNOT REMEMBER ,JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT YOUR LIFE MIRRORED MINE AND PROBABLY MOST OF THE MALAJUSTED BUNCH THAT I KNEW AT SCHOOL, MR T WAS THE HOUSE MASTER AND MRS T WAS THE MATRON/HOUS more…
Hi Terry, Doubt you remember me, but we where at Wishmore cross together. Sorry to see life has been hard on you, hope it's turned out ok in the end. Takes alot of guts to make public your life story in this way. more…
No worries, NG. Your AB has been great reading, even tho' I don't often comment, I've enjoyed it, and think you should seriously consider flogging it to some publishers. more…
what a small world and wat a gr8 blog my brother and i went to the sea training school to and have tracked down Eric St John Foti well it got me thinking more…
just read through this entire blog.....I have to admit, I had thought you were a bit of a wuss before reading it.....bloody hell, you had it hard.....reminds me of my old man...who had a very similar life.....including prison.
One of his sisters was put in the local loony bin when she was just 12 or so....dont even know why....she spen more…
Largactil? That's real heavy duty stuff to use on a child! At no time, I guess, did anyone question why you were acting out?
PS: We had a joke in the psych admission ward that if a patient wanted a sure-fire way to get out they should pick up a broom and sweep up, saying "I'm better now, honest". more…
Recent comments (30)
In response to: "Part 12" 75 days old
by kevin fletcher [Visitor]
i was at the same home in 87 and me and a mate ranaway when we got back my mate was taken to the bootroom where a member of staff hit him.very bad the public dont know what happens behind closed doors. more…
In response to: "For people following this blog........" 249 days old
by 123 [Visitor]
How I feel great happy to find an excellent blog here，thank you，my dear friend!Appreciating your
blog is a great joy for me!I think I will be a regular visitor of your blog!Let’s make good
friends,ok?Let me introduce my hobby to share with you first!
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In response to: "Part 8" 480 days old
by Clifflee [Member]
Hi normalguy, came across this after chatting to fellow Walton Elm old boy, Cliff Lee.
From what i can make out, I was there prety close to the time you were there 66/69, although my memories of the place were far removed from yours. Be good to get in touch (bobkingham@hotmail.com).
Please keep writing, it's a remarkable read, even more more…
In response to: "For people following this blog........" 510 days old
by Eamonn Mccann [Visitor]
Hi Nancy - I was at Woodrough around the same time as you. I'm Eamonn Mccann and would of been 6 years old in 1978. The only person I can remember was a carer called Maggie, no one else. more…
In response to: "For people following this blog........" 510 days old
by Eamonn Mccann [Visitor]
HI I was at Woodrough around 78-79 too. I was about 6 years old and was looked after by a lovely lady called Maggie. I was in the Thames house. I don't remember anyone else there. The home carried on put changed it's name to "The Oaks" in the mid eighties. My name is Eamonn Mccann - does anyone remember me? more…
In response to: "For people following this blog........" 514 days old
by dottie [Visitor]
I was a child in care at Woodrough Childrens Home Bramley during the middle 1950's..
have you any photographs or contacts?
does it still exist?
dottie
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In response to: "For people following this blog........" 535 days old
by DOUGLAS HITCHON [Visitor]
G,DAY MATE, I GATHER YOUR NAME IS TERRY, I TO WAS AT WALTON ELM AND AM IN CONTACT WITH A FEW OF THE LADS. I GUESS YOU WONT KNOW ME AS I LEFT WALTON ELM IN 1958 OR 9 CANNOT REMEMBER ,JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT YOUR LIFE MIRRORED MINE AND PROBABLY MOST OF THE MALAJUSTED BUNCH THAT I KNEW AT SCHOOL, MR T WAS THE HOUSE MASTER AND MRS T WAS THE MATRON/HOUS more…
In response to: "For people following this blog........" 660 days old
by Shaun Lines [Visitor]
Hi Terry, Doubt you remember me, but we where at Wishmore cross together. Sorry to see life has been hard on you, hope it's turned out ok in the end. Takes alot of guts to make public your life story in this way. more…
In response to: "For people following this blog........" 664 days old
by Nancy Vatcher [Visitor]
Hiya, been reading your bolg, i to went to Woodrough in Bramley around 1978/79 i think, thats what caught my eye, very interesting reading. more…
In response to: "For people following this blog........" 840 days old
by playwrite27 [Member]
No worries, NG. Your AB has been great reading, even tho' I don't often comment, I've enjoyed it, and think you should seriously consider flogging it to some publishers. more…
In response to: "Part 17" 853 days old
by pauldowling [Member]
what a small world and wat a gr8 blog my brother and i went to the sea training school to and have tracked down Eric St John Foti well it got me thinking more…
In response to: "Part 10" 868 days old
by Raeann [Visitor]
I attended boarding school. more…
In response to: "Part 21" 887 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
You are extremely brave to bare your soul to the world about some highly embarrassing incidents.
Had you been a Catholic you could have confessed in private at the time and been happier due to sharing your pain with someone.
I haven't read the rest of your biography but will do so in time.
D more…
In response to: "Part 20" 890 days old
by normalguy [Member]
amongst other things - arson.
View the whole blog from start for the complete story more…
In response to: "Part 20" 890 days old
by Juzzzy [Member]
I've missed some of this. What you were actually arrested for? more…
In response to: "Part 19" 890 days old
by [Visitor]
The only drug I ever tried was MaryJane. That was enuf for me. Great story... more…
In response to: "Part 19" 891 days old
by normalguy [Member]
lol :)) more…
In response to: "Part 19" 891 days old
by sallyontour Pro
This PC Parrot, not Flying Squad by any chance?
more…
In response to: "Part 16 - Numpty Award Entry" 897 days old
by [Visitor]
Erm that's pretty numpty. Post noted and recorded. Good luck. more…
In response to: "Part 16 - Numpty Award Entry" 898 days old
by sallyontour Pro
Did you take the Queen's shilling, or were you press-ganged? more…
In response to: "Part 16 - Numpty Award Entry" 898 days old
by [Visitor]
brilliant...respect...lol
do they still keel haul in the RN these days? more…
In response to: "Part 16 - Numpty Award Entry" 898 days old
by rowtheboat [Member]
You are a clear winner!
:)) more…
In response to: "Part 15" 898 days old
by [Visitor]
I can see how being blamed for grounding a 500 tonne naval vessel must have been a seminal moment :D more…
In response to: "Part 14" 899 days old
by [Visitor]
just read through this entire blog.....I have to admit, I had thought you were a bit of a wuss before reading it.....bloody hell, you had it hard.....reminds me of my old man...who had a very similar life.....including prison.
One of his sisters was put in the local loony bin when she was just 12 or so....dont even know why....she spen more…
In response to: "Part 5" 899 days old
by [Visitor]
hell...I'd forgotten all about Sunday school...you're right must have been a complete waste of time more…
In response to: "Part 13" 901 days old
by [Visitor]
Do you still ride a bike nowadays? I would guess not as I do not hear about it. more…
In response to: "Part 12" 904 days old
by sallyontour Pro
Largactil? That's real heavy duty stuff to use on a child! At no time, I guess, did anyone question why you were acting out?
PS: We had a joke in the psych admission ward that if a patient wanted a sure-fire way to get out they should pick up a broom and sweep up, saying "I'm better now, honest". more…
In response to: "Part 12" 904 days old
by Henriettahenpot [Member]
Such terrible treatment of an obviously emotionally disturbed child :( more…
In response to: "Part 10" 905 days old
by normalguy [Member]
no, if I recall correctly the concrete elephant has gone :( more…
In response to: "Part 10" 905 days old
by shaz_the_prole [Member]
Omg Camberley, I lived on the RMAS for many a year and know the Jolly Farmer well. Talk about bringing back memories. more…