Lyncroft, 59 Handsworth Wood Road Birmingham

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Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 12,081 Send Message	Andrew	Report	26 Mar 2015 10:20
	For information only and for anyone researching this address. In the 1950's this was a Salvation Army Hostel used as a mother and baby home. Babies born here were normally put up for adoption. I have seen a scale of charges, and in 1954 the charge was 10 guineas (£10 10s or £10.50) for midwifery services and pain relief! Andy
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 29,988 Send Message	+++DetEcTive+++	Report	26 Mar 2015 12:36
	That seems rather expensive! Wouldn't that be the equivalent of a weeks wage?
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Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 12,081 Send Message	Andrew	Report	26 Mar 2015 19:37
	Families trying to hush up an unwanted pregnancy would happily stump up the cost. Andy