Broad Oak Hostel

[Bob Dobson]

A friend is asking for information on Boad Oak Hostel, in which a family member died in 1964. I think it was in Broad Oak Rd, or was it in Broad Oak terrace in Sandy Lane? Who owned it ? How did it operate ?I understand that it no longer operates. How long was it in business ?

[taddy]

Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

A friend is asking for information on Boad Oak Hostel, in which a family member died in 1964. I think it was in Broad Oak Rd, or was it in Broad Oak terrace in Sandy Lane? Who owned it ? How did it operate ?I understand that it no longer operates. How long was it in business ?

Just noticed the time that you posted this Bob, Do you have trouble sleeping

[Bob Dobson]

I getoff to sleep just fine, but when I wake up in the night, I have trouble getting off again, so I get up for an hour or o then get back in, tuck into the lee of Bum Hill and I'm away for a couple of hours. Thanks for thinking of my we;lfare, Taddy.

[taddy]

Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

I getoff to sleep just fine, but when I wake up in the night, I have trouble getting off again, so I get up for an hour or o then get back in, tuck into the lee of Bum Hill and I'm away for a couple of hours. Thanks for thinking of my we;lfare, Taddy.

No problem Bob, sleep tight.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Taddy 05.57 isn’t early….it’s the middle of the day
03.57 is early

[Less]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

03.57 is early

No it isn't, that is a teenagers natural go to bed time.

[Bob Dobson]

I'm looking forward to hearing about the Broad Oak hostel

[Less]

Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

I'm looking forward to hearing about the Broad Oak hostel

There's no rush is there? Especially for a man that waits 8 years to read a 'new' thread?

[taddy]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Taddy 05.57 isn’t early….it’s the middle of the day
03.57 is early

Not since I retired it isn't.

[Bob Dobson]

Originally Posted by Less

There's no rush is there? Especially for a man that waits 8 years to read a 'new' thread?

I'll give that a Like, Less.

[landhusweg]

I knew the area very well, but must admit can't remember any Hostel in either Sandy Lane, nor Broad Oak Rd. As far as I know there wasn't a Broad Oak Terrace, might be wrong, but pretty sure about it.
Cheers

[Bob Dobson]

Adrian Shurmer's Guide gives Broad Oak Terrace. I confess to being disappointed over not yet getting an answer over this hostel.

[landhusweg]

Hi Bob,
Just googled up the following article, please note the key word being "Care Home"!

Here is the internet address:
https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.u...shire-mansion/

Quote:
"When this impressive-looking building was photographed in 1952, it was the home of Broad Oak Nursery School in Accrington.

It had been originally been built in 1900 by George McAlpine as a private residence. In later years it would also be used as a care home and more recently by Heathlands Private School." End of quote.

I would have copied the photo into this web, but as always having trouble copying into the website, for me much too complicated!
Cheers

[Bob Dobson]

Originally Posted by landhusweg

Hi Bob,
Just googled up the following article, please note the key word being "Care Home"!

Here is the internet address:
https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.u...shire-mansion/

Quote:
"When this impressive-looking building was photographed in 1952, it was the home of Broad Oak Nursery School in Accrington.

It had been originally been built in 1900 by George McAlpine as a private residence. In later years it would also be used as a care home and more recently by Heathlands Private School." End of quote.

I would have copied the photo into this web, but as always having trouble copying into the website, for me much too complicated!
Cheers

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Thanks for this, Landusweg.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Here is the picture