The main Methodist childrens' homes were run by the National Childrens Home and Orphanage, today known just as NCH _www.nch.org.uk_ (http://www.nch.org.uk) It might be worth contacting them to ask about the location of their homes in those days and possible records. The only NCHO home I know of in the NorthWest was in Frodsham, Cheshire but I expect there would have been others closer. Best wishes Alice Clarke

Alice, Many thanks for the message, I have written to the NCH to ask if they have any records for this area. I will let you know the outcome. Margaret