I was told of my Fathers situation from a young age he was bought up by mother rose collins(dont know maiden name) and dad bill collins. My fatherd dad died before i was born as far as i know and his mother had a mental breakdown so some children were put in a childrens home some of the brothers and sisters were old enough to leave home and live alone.My father is james collins and the brothers and sisters i know are mary,steve,bill,and cath the ones i dont know are eliahs,alice,charlotte and few others who i know no names.They were bought up in the Gravesend Kent area and were Romany Travellers for a time please if anyone has any information please contact me.