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Re: King Edward VII Hospital on Rivelin Valley When I was little my father used to sing a song to me from his time in Rivelin. I don't know if I remember all the words. "Mother, mother fetch me home From this convalescence home I've been here a year or two Now I want to come to you Here comes a nurse with a red hot poltice Slaps it on and takes no notice Ahhh says the patient that's too hot Ah says the nurse I'm sure it's not Goodbye to Dr Patterson and all the patients to ?(Goodbye to Rivelin too and Jolly old Matron too) I am trying to understand more about my father's experiences in and out of this hospital for nine years between the years 1936 (aged 2) and 1955. He was being treated for TB. I am researching so that I can write a family book. (There was a happy ending as my father met my mother who was nursing here and they had a happy life together.) Please do any of you know of any written accounts about the treatment of TB, personal accounts or photographs? It feels as if little is known about this time and place. I strongly believe this experience for so many children needs to be remembered and recorded. Anything you feel able to share would be very much appreciated.

Hello, "research2013 King Edward VII Hospital on Rivelin Valley -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I was in King Edward VII Hospital from 1947 to 1951 on Observation and then Ward A1. I have a few photos taken by my parents on visiting days and some taken by the staff. I was May Queen one year. I think I was six. I remember the circus, specially the elephant and llamas. I am trying to write my life story but there are a lot of blanks in my memory. Dr Patterson was followed by Mr E G Hertzog in1949" I am trying to understand more about my father's experiences in and out of this hospital for nine years between the years 1936 (aged 2) and 1955. He was being treated for TB. I am researching so that I can write a family book. There was a happy ending as my father met my mother who was nursing here and they had a happy life together. Please do any of you know of any written accounts about the treatment of TB, personal accounts or photographs? It feels as if little is known about this time and place. I strongly believe this experience for so many children needs to be remembered and recorded. Anything you feel able to share would be very much appreciated.

Hi, does anyone know how i can get a copy of the book referred to in a previous post? (In 2004 a book was launched about the school for its centenury) Thank you : )

Hi, I am desperate to find photographs/stories of my mum, Doreen Drabble at Greystones from about 1950-1954 she died a few years ago and what few photos we had have some how disappeared and none from before her aged about mid 20's. I would be very grateful if anyone has school photos of the time or who remembered her. Best wishes helen parker-drabble

hi thanks for your reply. my dad thinks he was an only child and as they were 8 last time they were together he is not aware of any relatives. it may help to know my dad was on crutches at the time as he had had TB. thanks again helen

hi i'm trying to find an old friend of my dad's named Derek Tankard. He would be in his late 60's early 70's. They lived at Shire Green as children. My father's name is harry drabble and at the time he lived in butterthwaite road. thanks a lot : ) helen