Hi Moira,
Thank you very much for your very kind reply.I must be No 9 on the 1939 census.
Shortly after this census with the exception of my brother Harry who went to live with my grand mother the rest of the Children were all placed in children's home in and around Oldham. All I can remember about the house it had a green door and a large white pot knob on it. At this time I was told Mum & Dad had separated by this time hence Mum had the name Wood attached to her name But she did not remarry until 1947.
I am going to visit my sister in Oldham next month so I shall call into the archive center to see if they can help me in any way.
My very best wishes.
Fred Wheatcroft.