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Sgt_Tollers
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Asylum in Cottingham?
« on: Saturday 14 October 06 10:05 UTC (UK) »
Hello everyone,

It's been a while since I was on here, so it's time to re-engage my love for family history!

I have just found out that my great great great grandfather died in an asylum in Cottingham. I am aware that one of the parts of what is now the Halls of Residence for the University of Hull used to be an asylum, but can anyone tell me if there were anymore?

Would appreciate any response that anyone could provide me with.

Thank you for your time!

Best wishes,
Sgt Tollers
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Re: Asylum in Cottingham?
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 14 October 06 16:57 UTC (UK) »
Hi,

My Grt Grandfather died in the Hull City Mental Hospital Willerby which is adjacent to Cottingham.
As I was born in Cottingham I remember it very well as a young lad.

Graham
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Re: Asylum in Cottingham?
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 29 October 06 08:30 UTC (UK) »
The Asylum in that area was situated in the area now recognised as Willerby. However when it was open in it's "heyday" it was in Cottingham. It was later named the De La Pole Hospital and up unitl approx 10 years ago was still open. The site is now  known as Willerby Business park. Many of the orginal buildings are now gone but a couple still remain and are home to the Humber Mental Health NHS Trust headquarters. The site is open to the public and so you could have a stroll through if the fancy took you!
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Re: Asylum in Cottingham?
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 26 May 09 18:15 UTC (UK) »
Hi,
The old De La Pole Hospital is long gone but the Hospital did have it's own cemetery this is still there its at the rear of the business park sadly there is not many headstones, the hospital also had its own church this is also still there and is now up and running as a crematorium, hope this is of help regards John.
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