Hazelwood Court, Grange-over-Sands (History of)
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Article by Anne Cowan "Hazelwood Court, Lindale Road, Grange-over-Sands is a country house, self-catering holiday venue created by the Stilling family in 1972 in the former North Eastern Counties Friendly Societies (NECFS) Convalescent Home, which was built in 1897. The proposal for such a home in Grange was first mooted in 1888, when it was suggested that various Friendly Societies from the North East, should unite to provide a convalescent home for the benefit of their members. A place where they would be able to recover from illness or injury and enjoy the “health invigorating characteristics of Grange.” Premises were soon found suitable for 6-8 patients, at Yewbarrow Cottage, Eggerslack Road, premises which were rent free, thanks to the generosity of Mrs Williams of Yewbarrow Grange. The 1891 census shows that Miss Mary Chislett, a teacher, was in charge and that there were 4 boarders;- an engine fitter, a joiner, a stonemason and a blacksmith's apprentice. It very quickly became evident that there was demand for such a home and that larger premises were needed....." -
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