On today’s programme, Frances returned to BILLERICAY and in particular to THE FOXCROFT CHILDRENS’ HOME – which was housed in a building on Billericay High Street dating back to 1740 and which now houses a solicitors office. The building was purchased by the Essex County Council in 1932 and ran the children’s home on the site until the early 1970’s. Unlike similar establishments that had been adjuncts to the old workhouse, this was indeed a very happy place and children who stayed there recall the times with much affection.
Listen again here to what France told me: – Bygones 23rd July
Right that’s it for another week. See you next time.
Scott
