St George's House,
Northern Police Orphanage. 1898-1956  Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

News items:
Thomas A. Seddon (588)
Karen Carrington nee Seddon (daughter of Tom and Brenda Seddon)  after visiting our website, got in touch with us to say that
she has found a couple of photographs of Tom which she has kindly supplied to us for use in this article.
Tom Seddon, born in Bolton in 1934, entered St George's September 1946 at the age of 12, after his father, who served in the Mounted Section of Bolton Borough Police Force, died at the age of 55. Tom attended Harrogate Grammar School and was still at St George's under Miss Duke Turner when the orphanage moved to Albany Lodge, Hereford Rd, Harrogate.
Some of you will remember that Tom took part in the Banner of St George concert and play in April 1948, held to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of St George's.
Upon leaving the orphanage he did his National Service with the Army Catering Corps and later operated guest houses in Morecambe and Blackpool, where he died in December 2006.
Tom and Brenda (deceased) had two children Karen and David (deceased). Later, Tom married Margaret and they produced a
daughter, Sarah. Following are the two photos. (inserted 13/8/2008)

                                    
                           Brenda & Tom Seddon 1960                    Sarah & Tom Seddon 2005

James Shepherd (442), old boy of St George's, passed away peacefully on 21 July, 2008. His funeral took take place
on 29 July, 2008 in Willerby, Hull.
The story, so eloquently written by Jim Shepherd, about his experiences and life at St George's, can be read in full by accessing the Memories page of this website. This story not only reflects the personal experiences of Jim Shepherd at St George's, but also captures very clearly the reality of the times many of the boys and girls lived through.
It is well worth reading. (Inserted 24/7/2008)

Proposed St George's Mini Reunion Friday 17th & Saturday 18th October, 2008.

Fayrer Garden House Hotel, Lyth Valley Road, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3JP.

Tel:015394 88195
Website:        www.fayrergarden.com
Email contact: lakescene@fayrergarden.com
Organised by:  Des & Eileen Drummond
                    'Heathside', Kennett Road, Herringswell,
                    Bury St Edmonds.
                    Suffolk. IP28 6SS.
                    Tel: 01638 552 492
                    Email: DesDrummon@aol.com

This hotel has super rooms, good facilities, especially good food coupled with excellent service. The cost per room is reasonable
because it includes Room, Breakfast and Dinner for each of the two days stay, departing Sunday morning.
The cost starts at £158.00 per person per two nights inclusive for a standard room with en-suite facilities. Other upgrade options include Garden View Room, Lake View Room or the ultimate Superior Lake View Room, visit the website to obtain room rates.

Whichever type you choose, do not hesitate to make your booking, at the moment the hotel can accommodate us but as is usual,
all bookings are done on a first come first served basis.
There is a £60.00 deposit required per room, payable by cheque or credit card, non refundable if not attended, or without giving
reasonable cancellation notice.

If you would like to attend the reunion and stay at this hotel, please make your own booking by telephoning or emailing the hotel direct, explaining that you are with the St George's Reunion Group.

Please advise Des & Eileen Drummond if you plan to attend the reunion. Hope to see you there !
(Notice inserted 29/5/2008)

'Geraghty' Family Reunion 2008 (inserted 7/3/2008)
The 'Geraghty' Family have enjoyed a family reunion in Australia to celebrate the 70th birthday of twins, Pat Mason nee Geraghty and Mary Spence nee Geraghty. 
I have it on good authority that there was much partying, laughter and catching up to do and a good time was had by all.

      
Brother and sisters, Jacqueline, Mary, Peter & Pat                                   The family group.

Cynthia Uffindell, wife of The Rev David Uffindell (old boy of St George's) died in Shrewsbury Hospital on 20/1/2008 after suffering a stroke last March and subsequent complications. The funeral was held at 12.15pm on 1st February, at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Meadowfarm Drive, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. David wishes to thank everyone who has written or telephoned him and regrets not being able to reply to everyone, personally. (Inserted 25/1/08)

St George's Old Boys & Girls, and friends, who have recently passed away.

                
            479                     604                                                                         442
            P.Gilbert           A.Burgess         C.Uffindell       P. Peacock      J. Shepherd
                               formerly Fox
                               nee Wheatley

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