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cottage homes??

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xx bumble bee xx

xx bumble bee xx Report 13 Dec 2007 20:37

hi i was just wondering if anyone knew how i could find info on someone who was bought up in the cottage homes wolverhampton im at a complete loss and dont know where to start
regards amanda ,

Vera

Vera Report 13 Dec 2007 21:09

Hi Amanda,
The Archives and Records are held at the Wolverhampton County Council Archives and Local Studies,
42-50, Snow Hill, Wolverhampton WV24AG

They hold amongst other archives
the records for inmates of Cottage Homes 1890 - 1930

Hope this helps.

Regards Vera

xx bumble bee xx

xx bumble bee xx Report 13 Dec 2007 21:12

thanks vera.... is there any web sites where you can look at these?

Vera

Vera Report 13 Dec 2007 21:19

Hi Amanda,
http://www.wolverhamptonarchives.dial.pipex.com/cottage_h.htm

Try this site...hope it works

Regards Vera

xx bumble bee xx

xx bumble bee xx Report 13 Dec 2007 21:21

thanks vera your a star xx merry christmas hope you have a good one xx

Vera

Vera Report 13 Dec 2007 21:23

Hi Amanda,
Tried it and the address works....Glad to help. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.

Regards Vera