Edward Allcott died at Darenth Park

[Joan McEwan]

The above person was my uncle (my mothers brother) He was born 7th January 1912 in the county of Lincoln and died in 1952 in the county of Kent. His details of his death were at Darenth Park in the county of Kent. Can anyone tell me what was Darenth Park? I do believe it was some kind of home or something but I am not sure about this. I would love more details of this as I never met him and am curious!

Many thanks fro reading this.

Kind regards...........Joan

[Procat]

Hi Joan,

a quick google found this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darenth_Park) on wikipedia.

I will also move your thread to Institutions forum and expand on the title.

[SBSFamilyhistory]

Joan Darenth Park was a hospital/asylum, type it into any search engine and you get lots of information.

Sue

[Peter Goodey]

It was a mental hospital and closed in 1988

Present name
Darenth Park Hospital

Previous name(s)
Darenth Asylum and Schools (1878 - 1913)
Darenth Industrial Colony (1913 - 1920)
Darenth Training Colony (1920 - 1937)

Address
Dartford DA2 6LZ

Records are at the London Metropolitan Archives

[Joan McEwan]

Many thanks to all who replied to my query re Darenth Park Hospital, I really am grateful for the information.
I will get in touch with the London Metropolitan Archives and see if I can get any more information.

You have all been very helpful.

Kind regards...........Joan