I was born in 1945 in Red House, Southport. I was given up for adoption at 3 months.
I have the name of my birth mother, but very little other information. Long shot but can
I have just joined, and I have one of my ancestors too who was born in April 1943 in Red House, Shore Road, I had no idea where this was until I found you and the other members in this forum.
Welcome to the forum Irene, I hope some of the previous posters see your message and perhaps come along and join in. For further information you could use the link to our old forum, posted by John O below and see what others said then.
For photographs I would suggest that you join a few Facebook Groups that centre on Southport, we often find there are members on there who hold copies of photographs of various places and they are willing to share.
Hello Mary, thank you for replying to me. The link below from John no longer works. I searched Google Maps and found exactly where this house is, and then I searched for the house itself, managed to get a good picture of it taken this year. What I would like to have found on Google was a photo from back in the 1940's. But never mind. Thanks again. Irene
Personally I haven't heard of it, but as advised to Jenny her Adoption File might give just an extra clue. I also believe she is trying one or two groups that specialise in adoptions to see if they are able to help.
Thanks John for the link and as in the link I can't find any evidence that the Red House was on the Promenade, various directories, census and telephone books has no mention of it, a conclusion Hilary reached. There was a Red House, 24 Shore Rd, also mentioned by Hilary, this property, 1939 register was vacant along with 26 Shore Rd. I can't think of any reason a property on The Promenade would be renamed in 1945 when the births took place. I lean towards 24 Shore Road being used for that purpose during that time period if in fact it was for Maternity purposes, that would depend on how many births are registered at that address.
It might be worthwhile Jenny enquiring with the Atkinson Library in Southport, or Crosby as to whether any records or documents have been deposited with the Archives.
It might be worthwhile Jenny enquiring with the Atkinson Library in Southport, or Crosby as to whether any records or documents have been deposited with the Archives.
Hi Sorry I'm a bit late to this but I live just around the corner from The Red House which is on Shore Road in Ainsdale. I don't know much about it to be honest but I do believe it was a maternity hospital in the past. It is a lovely big red brick house. It might not be today because i've got to go out now but next time I past I will take a photograph for you. Hope that helps a little. Heidi
Ok here are a few photos of The Red House which is a number 24 Shore Road in Ainsdale. Also there is a group on facebook called 'The Southport of Yesterday' if you search that group a few other people have asked about the house and there are a couple of other photos as well. Hope that helps a little Heidi
I too have ancestor born in Red House, Shore Road, would you mind please letting me see one of your photographs of the building. I would love to see it.
Thank you so much for going to all this trouble for me, much appreciated.
The Red House is in Ainsdale, Shore Road.
Also I have found out that 79 Albert Road Southport was a Mother and Baby home for women who were in the forces and got pregnant. my mother was a wren.
If we can, we will need your
If we can, we will need your mothers full name and your full birth name.
You will need to apply for
You will need to apply for your adoption file, from the local council covering the event. Please see Guidance notes from the General Register Office
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adoption-a-guide-for-family-court-users-a20
https://www.gov.uk/adoption-records
Mothers full name Gladys
Mothers full name Gladys Roberts age 21
my birth name Jennifer Dawn Roberts DOB 16/11/1945
Hi Jenny I have just joined,…
Hi Jenny
I have just joined, and I have one of my ancestors too who was born in April 1943 in Red House, Shore Road, I had no idea where this was until I found you and the other members in this forum.
I would love to see a photo of the building.
Regards
Irene
Welcome to the forum Irene,…
Welcome to the forum Irene, I hope some of the previous posters see your message and perhaps come along and join in. For further information you could use the link to our old forum, posted by John O below and see what others said then.
For photographs I would suggest that you join a few Facebook Groups that centre on Southport, we often find there are members on there who hold copies of photographs of various places and they are willing to share.
Hello Mary, thank you for…
Hello Mary, thank you for replying to me. The link below from John no longer works. I searched Google Maps and found exactly where this house is, and then I searched for the house itself, managed to get a good picture of it taken this year. What I would like to have found on Google was a photo from back in the 1940's. But never mind. Thanks again. Irene
I was hoping for an unusual
I was hoping for an unusual or less common name.
Does anyone know what Red House was other than a farm?
Personally I haven't heard of
Personally I haven't heard of it, but as advised to Jenny her Adoption File might give just an extra clue. I also believe she is trying one or two groups that specialise in adoptions to see if they are able to help.
There is a previous post on
There is a previous post on the Red House here: https://www.lswlfhs.org.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=15174
Thanks John for the link and
Thanks John for the link and as in the link I can't find any evidence that the Red House was on the Promenade, various directories, census and telephone books has no mention of it, a conclusion Hilary reached. There was a Red House, 24 Shore Rd, also mentioned by Hilary, this property, 1939 register was vacant along with 26 Shore Rd. I can't think of any reason a property on The Promenade would be renamed in 1945 when the births took place. I lean towards 24 Shore Road being used for that purpose during that time period if in fact it was for Maternity purposes, that would depend on how many births are registered at that address.
It might be worthwhile Jenny
It might be worthwhile Jenny enquiring with the Atkinson Library in Southport, or Crosby as to whether any records or documents have been deposited with the Archives.
It might be worthwhile Jenny
Yes, worthwhile.
Another mention of a birth below.
Hi Sorry I'm a bit late to
Hi Sorry I'm a bit late to this but I live just around the corner from The Red House which is on Shore Road in Ainsdale. I don't know much about it to be honest but I do believe it was a maternity hospital in the past. It is a lovely big red brick house. It might not be today because i've got to go out now but next time I past I will take a photograph for you. Hope that helps a little. Heidi
That's very good of you Heidi
That's very good of you Heidi, pleased you came across this post and can add to it.
Ok here are a few photos of
Ok here are a few photos of The Red House which is a number 24 Shore Road in Ainsdale. Also there is a group on facebook called 'The Southport of Yesterday' if you search that group a few other people have asked about the house and there are a couple of other photos as well. Hope that helps a little Heidi
Hello Heidi I too have…
Hello Heidi
I too have ancestor born in Red House, Shore Road, would you mind please letting me see one of your photographs of the building. I would love to see it.
Many thanks
Irene
The Red House, Ainsdale
The Red House, Ainsdale
The Red House, Ainsdale
The Red House, Ainsdale
Thank you very much for going
Thank you very much for going to this trouble, I'm sure our original poster will be very pleased.
Thank you so much for going
Thank you so much for going to all this trouble for me, much appreciated.
The Red House is in Ainsdale, Shore Road.
Also I have found out that 79 Albert Road Southport was a Mother and Baby home for women who were in the forces and got pregnant. my mother was a wren.
Thank you again