Hespeler's Hidden Secret: The Coombe Home 1905-1947

The Coombe was a home in Hespeler, Ontario. From 1905-1913, Smyly Homes in Dublin Ireland sent children to Canada for a better life. After a short period at the Coombe they were shipped out to the farms or homes to work and live. From 1913- 1947, the Children's Aid Society ran the home. It was also used as a temporary detention centre. This book captures not only the history of the Coombe but also stories of the children who lived there.
The experiences of the kids range from being treated like members of the family to situations of abuse. This book will stay in your memory for years to come.