Fernbank Maternity Home

[Peter]

Having trawled many archives without success has anyone a photograph of Fernbank Maternity Home circa 1976

[jane_johnstone]

I don't have any photos of the place but I was born there in 1952. I remember what it looked like and I believe it was demolished in the 1970s/early 80s. As you drove down Old London Road it was high up on the bank on the right, set back amongst some trees. I think the side you saw was the back or side of it because there was a big old black fire escape against the tall, squarish grey building. Not much help perhaps but it might conjure up a mental image at least!

[sylvia_daintree]

I to was born at Fernbank in the 50s. I would love to see a photograph of the home.

[john]

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sylvia daintree wrote:
I to was born at Fernbank in the 50s. I would love to see a photograph of the home.
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there is / was a footpath that took you right by the old fernbank maternity hospital from old london road. I used to walk it every day for a few years to school at priory road. my mother gave birth to to my half brother and sister there, not sure when it closed but must have been around early 50's you would look at front left side as you went down old london road, it was set back on the right from the road.

[peter_simpson]

Me too!!! Born there in 1960, as was my sister in 1963; we lived just up the road. From memory it closed and was demolished around 1976; I remember a massive (blue?) sign visible from Old London Road announcing tha`t it was 'Fernbank Maternity Home'_ _ _

[john]

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peter simpson wrote:
Me too!!! Born there in 1960, as was my sister in 1963; we lived just up the road. From memory it closed and was demolished around 1976; I remember a massive (blue?) sign visible from Old London Road announcing tha`t it was 'Fernbank Maternity Home'_ _ _
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hello, didnt realise it lasted so long ! just found this site and its making my head work hard now .best wishes.

[vickie_lloyd]

i was born there too 1950 !! never seen a pic of it though ?

[jean_b]

My two older children were both born at Fernbank 1972 and 1974.It was used by mothers who were under the care of their G.P. during their pregnancy.Previously it was a private hospital for mothers for their confinement.It was more like a cottage hospital and in those days you stayed in for 10 days. The steps are still there leading up from the pavement on Old London Road.

[ken_betts]

Hi! I was born in Fernbank in March 1935 but sorry I cannot find any photos of it but would really appreciate one for my "Memories" which I am writing currently.

[jeanbooth]

Hi , both of my older children were born there in 1972 and 1974 .It was a wonderful place to have a baby .