Henshaws Blue Coat School Oldham Lancashire

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Member Since: June 2005 Posts: 152 Send Message	Ellen	Report	4 Jan 2008 20:58
Member Since: June 2005 Posts: 152 Send Message	Any info on this school for the 1900's would be useful. Found a relative aged 10 at this school on the 1901 census but it doesn't state that he is Blind or visually impaired. I have Googled for info but not a lot of help.Wondering if the school was just for the Blind. Thanks, Ellen.
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 27 Send Message	Graham	Report	4 Jan 2008 21:41
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 27 Send Message	Google "Blue Coat School, Oldham" and you will find information on its history in Wikipedia. It was changed from a boarding school in the 1950's. I don't think it had any connection with Henshaw's Society for the Blind if that is what is making you think that your relative was blind. Happy hunting
Member Since: June 2005 Posts: 152 Send Message	Ellen	Report	6 Jan 2008 12:15
Member Since: June 2005 Posts: 152 Send Message	Thankyou Graham & Libby for your help on this subject will take a look at the websites. Ellen.