Sculcoates Workhouse Infirmary

[antiquarian_m]

I read your message and thought surely not, not after all these years.
I asked my wife if she would drive me there to check it out, ( I am disabled) sure enough it has been fenced in, as we drove up, three workmen drove away.
 Apparently while I was in a hospital, a petition went around requesting it was regenerated,  I hope it is to do that, and not simply remove the stones.

[mrs_tease]

if I get chance today (I'm at work) I will try and contact the council and see whats happening with it

it seems a bit odd that only one side of the cemetary is fenced off and the other left open though

[mrs_tease]

I finally received an answer to the many phone calls on this cemetary. At first no-one had any idea of the whereabouts of the key, but today I received this email from the bereavements dept.

Unfortunately I am unable help with regards to the gates at the Sculcoates Cemetery. The cemetery is still actually owned by the Diocese of York.
I have today spoken to Mr Tony Saxby telephone number 318025 or 331946 who has advised that he is aware there is a chain on the gate, but it should not be locked. Please do not hesitate to contact Mr Saxby, from the area team should you have an further queries
 
I hope this helps any visitors wanting to gain access

[LizzieW]

Mrs Tease

Glad you were able to get an answer from someone at last. 

Lizzie

[antiquarian_m]

I happened to go past Sculcoates cemetery today, as we passed we stopped near the gates, about four city council vans were parked up, a gang of workmen were clearing the overgrown grave yard, It looks like they are cutting it well back, I hope so and not getting ready to clear the old stones that are leaning over, but they will need to spend a considerable sum to straighten them up...Fingers crossed, I shall keep you informed.

[Jeano]

Hello,I am sure that the Kingston General Hospital on Beverley Road WAS the old Sculcoates Workhouse/hospital.Just as the old Anlaby Road Hospital(Western General) was the old workhouse /hospital there too-that is now the Hull Royal Infirmary-which has replaced the old one from in Prospect St. My mother in 1950s had spells in both of the hospitals,Kingston G and Western G.Hope this helps.I was born -lived in Hull for years,my sister and members of the family are still there.Jeano

[Jeano]

Can I ask Lizzie please-your Gilchrist-would you have a George William Gilchrist born in Hull 1875 if so would he have married in Hull in 1901?I have a Mignonette Haram married such a man then.Thanks.Jeano

[LizzieW]

Jeano

Sorry, no.  I've sent you a PM regarding this.

Lizzie

[Jeano]

Thanks Lizzie.Jeano