Cane Hill 4

Cane Hill Asylum, Coulsdon, Surrey, was opened in 1882.

I have family connections in that my mother worked there for several years until July 1954, and my great-grandparents met there, when they were both on the staff. That would have been in the early 1890s, as they married in 1894.

I have to thank YouTube member class377matt for reminding me that demolition was under way at this site, which is patrolled by security. This video was filmed from a public footpath.

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[class377matt]

i have some good new to share. the water tower and chapel are listed bulidings and cant be demolished

[pgtrimming]

I see that Matt mentioned this in his video; good news, indeed!

[den123mate]

have you got any more infromation about your mother and where she lived when she was a nurse ? what wards your family worked on ?

[class377matt]

at least some will be left standing