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Denise

Denise Report 3 Jan 2005 17:15

Hi Sarah Thanks very much for the links. Spooky looking corridors - very institutional. Best wishes Denise

Nantwich

Nantwich Report 3 Jan 2005 14:40

Hi Denise The asylum was in Chester as known as other names as well as Deva, also known as Cheshire County Lunatic Asylum Hope the following links are useful!! http://www(.)institutions(.)org(.)uk/pictures/asylums/chester_asylum(.)htm http://members(.)lycos.co(.)uk/hospital/history-index(.)html Good Luck!! Sarah

Denise

Denise Report 3 Jan 2005 13:45

Does anybody know of any sites for looking up information on asylums. I've come across a chap who according to parish records died in the Deva Asylum 1867. Given the name its clearly in Chester but more than that I've not been able to find. Thanks for your help. Denise