Hostels - Nell Court Lane OR Cobham in Manchester

[cathyaus]

Hi
Does anyone know anything about Nell Court Lane which I believe was a Hostel on Nell Lane at Withington or Cobham Hostel (in the 1970's/1980's)

The person that I am researching was released from Calderstones Hospital in 1979, at the age of 53,(after being in Institutions since she was 5 years old) to Nell Court Lane. I believe she was later transferred to Cobham Hostel.

I cannot find any information or where to email to find out where she actually spent the last 8 years of her life.

Any tips would be greatfullu appreciated
Cathy

[heywood]

Hello Cathy,

http://www.manchesterhomefinder.org/info/chorlton-nell%20lane/chorlton-nell%20lane.shtm tells you about the area.

Withington Hospital's address is Nell Lane.

Perhaps the hospital or Manchester Social Services may be able to help.

best wishes
heywood

[Barbara.H]

Hi Cathy
I don't know, but I wonder if Cobham hostel is back near the Calderstones hospital rather than in Manchester.  Calderstones is in the Whalley/Clitheroe area north of Blackburn, and according to Google, there is a healthcare building at Cobham House on Haslingden Rd, just south of Blackburn.

  Barbara

[cathyaus]

Hi Heywood
Have contacted Withington Hospital & Nell Court Lane was not part of the Hospital. They have no record of the person. The lady we contacted at Withington Hospital contacted  Manchester Mental Health for South Manchester but there was no record either.

Hi Barbara
I will have a look & google "Cobham House"

Thanks
Cathy

[heywood]

I was going to suggest the same as Barbara- saw the Blackburn reference earlier but had to do something.
That would be worth following.
Good luck with your enquiries

heywood