Historic Bristol children's home abuse allegations spark witness appeal decades later
National law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp is appealing for information to assist in a claim regarding alleged abuse at the Manor House Children’s Home in Frenchay, Bristol in the 1970s.
Hayley Chapman-Todd from Bolt Burdon Kemp is representing two clients in relation to alleged abuse suffered as children at the care home between 1975 and 1978.
One of the alleged abusers was a volunteer swimming instructor called Edward Barber – who was charged with child sexual abuse offences against our clients and two other victims in 2023 but died before the proceedings could continue any further.
There are also allegations of physical and emotional abuse against other members of staff, including a Miss Ida Tidder, who was the Principal at the home.
Hayley Chapman-Todd, Senior Solicitor in the Abuse Claims Team from Bolt Burdon Kemp, said: “I am appealing for anyone who lived at Manor House Children’s Home during the 1970s to get in touch if they think they might have any information related to these individuals or their own experiences at the care home.
“Any further information may really help.”
If you, or someone you know, has any information that may assist, please contact Hayley by email: [email protected] or call 07733 282624.