Cranage Hospital (Macclesfield Borough)

[AndyP1965]

Dear MillyMoo

I was an intern at Cranage Hall in 1981, on Beech Up (ward) and recall a gentleman named Gilbert (I think Montague) being on our ward.  I have very little knowledge of his condition, certainly now.  I don't recall seeing him there when I return 10 years later.

[ebenezer_scrooge]

Can someone (e.g. nanabanjo) please tell me the exact date of closure of Cranage Hall Hospital? I know that the closure was planned in March 1995. Did it actually take place then, or was it delayed?
Also can someone please confirm that Wrenbury Hostel housed patients with learning disabilities (mental handicap), not psychiatric disorders?
Information needed for an exhibition display panel! Many thanks

[kathb]

I have just spoken to a friend who was a nurse at Cranage for some years. She has checked with an ex colleague (Sarah) Cranage closed at the end of March 1995. Sarah said she switched the lights out on the way out. Hope this helps.

[ebenezer_scrooge]

Thank you very much!
The exhibition is at Nantwich Museum from July 19th until October.

[Phil Butcher]

Hi,

Very happy to join the group. I'm here to enquire about my uncle Allen Rowbotham (1891-1965)  and his time at Cranage Hall Hospital. I can't find him on the 1939 Register  and all the details I have are on his public wikitree profile - https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Rowbotham-347

My understanding is that the hospital only took male patients from 1948 and I am also trying to establish where Allen was before he was committed there. Any suggestions would be most welcome.

[Phil Butcher]

Here is Allen Rowbotham in the 1950s

[Phil Butcher]

Cranage Hall Hospital, Cheshire
Historic England Archives, BF102135
The Hall and estate were acquired by Cheshire County Council in 1932. The Hall became the admin offices. 1932-8 seven standard villas, mostly of two storeys, school and workshops added. Times Article from  1998 about its history and conversion to a conference centre at that time,

[jo1962]

Hi Phil,
There is an Alan Rowbotham on the 1939 register at Moss Side State Institution Maghull,Nr Liverpool,he is listed as an inmate. Date of birth 19th December 1890. May or maybe not be your man but worth taking a look.

[Phil Butcher]

Hi Phil,
There is an Alan Rowbotham on the 1939 register at Moss Side State Institution Maghull,Nr Liverpool,he is listed as an inmate. Date of birth 19th December 1890. May or maybe not be your man but worth taking a look.

Thank you Jo, that find is much appreciated - I think he is almost certainly my uncle Allen. I have contacted a recent project about the institution to see if I can get more info about his time there.
https://www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/story/6535/ Here is a photo from the story