| Description | Management memoranda, 1990s
Daily logs 1980s-2016
Appointments diaries 1970s-2013
Children's personal files, 1980s-2010s
Pocket money records, 1960s-1970s
Medication record books, 2012-2015
Children's meeting minutes, early 21st cent
Household administration records including health and safety records, 1990s-2016
Food/general ordering books and receipts and payments book, 1990s
Staff communications books 1990s-2015
Visitors' book 2012-2015
Records of significant events in the lives of the cared-for children 1980s-2014
Staff records, including: Staffing and shift planning records, 1980s-2015 and Team meeting minutes 2010-2013 |
| Administrative History | Owner: Private until 1960's, Derbyshire County Council from 1960 - still in Council ownership as at July 2016.
Area: South Derbyshire
Address: Linden House Family Centre 34 Church Street Swadlincote DE11 8LF
Opened: The building was constructed 1860's, Children's Home from 1960's. As at July 2016, it is still open.
History: Originally built c.1860 by Dr Christopher Hall who lived in and ran the doctors surgery from Linden House with his wife, 3 children and 2 servants. Following his death in the 1960's Linden House was sold to Derbyshire County Council becoming a Children's Home in the 60's.
Units: No units. Accommodates 5 children and is currently to capacity (February 2016)
Clientele: Provides longer-term care. |
| Custodial History | These records were transferred to Derbyshire Record Office in July 2016. |