Post by Les on Jan 14, 2018 2:38:38 GMT
08/11/2013
Maidstone I remember it well: Hi Valerie: Many thanks for your kind thoughts re. my Dad Mac and the zebra crossing at the junction of Wheeler Street and Holland Road. My Mom Kath used to always say he had it put their so he could walk home safely to our house!! In truth it was a very busy junction and it took him nearly three years to get it through the Highways Planning before it was built. Some fool at the then M&D bus company also stupidly put a bus stop(the No.1 Hatherall Road) on the same corner!! If you email me on my email: terrymckenna178@btinternet.com then I would be happy to send you the story(Or phone me on 01179535594). The book "Empty Cradles" became a film and the newer prints and the film are called: "Oranges And Sunshine". Margaret Humphries uncovered an amazing story of skulduggery and deception that perhaps may have been better called: "Secrets And Lies"!! Although I knew about most kids in these various homes (more often than not actually known as Orphanages!) being told their parents were dead. I didn't know that kids were still being sent member countries of the Commonwealth namely Australia AND Canada as late as 1967!! Amazingly these kids were sent as young as 4 (yes four!!) on their own to the other side of the world "Without" their mother's permission!! This tough lady from Nottingham Social Services took on the might of the corridors of power and uncovered some terrible truths: If you do email me Valerie I will recommend 3 other books you might like to read. Don't wish to appear to be pedalling books for sale (although except my own they are available in your local library: If you still have one!!). I too like the photo I sent and Les kindly put up (thanks Les) although I look like a coach driver!! Look forward to your email Valerie and regards to you and your family.
Maidstone I remember it well: Hi Valerie: Many thanks for your kind thoughts re. my Dad Mac and the zebra crossing at the junction of Wheeler Street and Holland Road. My Mom Kath used to always say he had it put their so he could walk home safely to our house!! In truth it was a very busy junction and it took him nearly three years to get it through the Highways Planning before it was built. Some fool at the then M&D bus company also stupidly put a bus stop(the No.1 Hatherall Road) on the same corner!! If you email me on my email: terrymckenna178@btinternet.com then I would be happy to send you the story(Or phone me on 01179535594). The book "Empty Cradles" became a film and the newer prints and the film are called: "Oranges And Sunshine". Margaret Humphries uncovered an amazing story of skulduggery and deception that perhaps may have been better called: "Secrets And Lies"!! Although I knew about most kids in these various homes (more often than not actually known as Orphanages!) being told their parents were dead. I didn't know that kids were still being sent member countries of the Commonwealth namely Australia AND Canada as late as 1967!! Amazingly these kids were sent as young as 4 (yes four!!) on their own to the other side of the world "Without" their mother's permission!! This tough lady from Nottingham Social Services took on the might of the corridors of power and uncovered some terrible truths: If you do email me Valerie I will recommend 3 other books you might like to read. Don't wish to appear to be pedalling books for sale (although except my own they are available in your local library: If you still have one!!). I too like the photo I sent and Les kindly put up (thanks Les) although I look like a coach driver!! Look forward to your email Valerie and regards to you and your family.