[westcumbrian]

i haven't an electronic copy. Its a two page spread from the Westmorland Gazette. Either ring them or the library for a paper copy. Its hidden upstairs somewhere - will dig it out for you. I found St. Monica's a few years ago I went there purely on impulse and had no idea what type of place it was - it is a residential home for the elderly now. There are a few staff who were around when it was mother and baby home - one had photos. The impact of the visit was so emotional I couldn't bring myself to go back. For the first time I realised my mother was treated like some kind of criminal. Its quite difficult for me as my family still live in Cumbria and do not know much about the time I was born. I now feel ready to push it a bit more.I do know that there was a fire in the 70's and all the records were destroyed. Let me know what you find.
Chris

[westcumbrian]

Found article about St. Monica's. It was in the Westmorland Gazette, November 30 2001. Karen Barden's people. It featured a few people who had been born there and some photos of Matron - Miss Stannard and sister Roberts and the home .I cannot seem to get an electronic version but I think I got it from Kendal library.

[lps4587]

Hello, this is my first time of using this site,
With his permission as he doesnt know how to plug one in let alone use a computer, i am searching the web for any information to do with St monicas Mother and child home.
My Father in law was adopted in 1942 from here , he has only just found this out on applying for his birth certificate.
If the information already about St Monicas is that they were young mothers then it is a good chance his mother may well be alive. He is eager for more information and would like to meet her.
Has anyone got any information on St MONICAS, Kendall, in 1942, please.