Derbyshire Childrens Home Skegness
THE Derby and Derbyshire Children’s Home pictured in the late 1970s (top picture) at the corner of Roman Bank and Scarbrough Avenue, Skegness, was only half its present size when it was known as the “Seaside and Rescue Home” (bottom picture) in 1905.
It has since had a twin house built on it to give a symmetrical effect, and the open area behind it has been built up. There are fewer chimneys and the flagpole is smaller but the noticeboard is still in the same position.
The house father, Mr Jim Stuart, who provided the photos, feels sure that the wooden fence, due to be replaced by a wall in the 70s, is the original one though a close examination suggests differences.
The young tree, still with a protective paling around it, is now considerably taller than the house.
just wondering i went to skegness home in 1976,1977 i stayed there 4 weeks over the christmas period i had a photogragh took with everone plus wozzy tuzzy who was there but ive mislyed it so im just asking if you had any from that time if it would be possible to by them i would very greatful thanks sue whittaker
I’ve not come across any from those years as yet, Sue, but I’ll keep a look out for you.
Mr Mrs Stuart when retird came to live across the road from my mum & dad in Grosvenor Rd they had loads of photos but however I know Mr Stuart has died & I am fairly certain that Mrs Stuart has recently in the klast couple of years as far as I am aware they had no family but Mrs Stuart was in a local residential home in skegness you never know she may still be alive as I am not certain that she has died hope tis information useful
Just seen the piece on the Derby Children’s Home and have put on a photo of the home and one of the children living there at that time.
Thanks eversomuch, Jane.
Here are links to the two pictures
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Skegness-Magazine/206994810257#!/photo.php?pid=3638798&id=599437204&fbid=297318037204
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Skegness-Magazine/206994810257#!/photo.php?pid=3638797&id=599437204&fbid=297318002204