Old People’s Homes (The Homestead) Stott Lane, Hope, Salford

NEW HOMES FOR THE AGED POOR: TO REPLACE THE SALFORD WORKHOUSE. For many months the Salford Guardians have had under consideration several schemes for the better accommodation of the aged inmates of the Eccles New Road Institution. The boarding-out suggestion and a proposal to adapt disused portions of the workhouse were turned down in favour of the idea of erecting homes on land adjoining the Union Infirmary at Hope. Six local architects sent in plans, and those of Mr Charles Swain, Exchange Street Manchester were yesterday approved by the Board, on the recommendation of a committee. The estimated cost is £48,454, and the Ministry of Health will be asked to sanction a loan covering this. If permission is given the preliminary works will be commenced forthwith in the hope that some support may be afforded by the Unemployment Grants Committee. The capital outlay, repayable within 30 years was stated to be equal to not more than five-eights of a penny in the pound on the rates, but against this the hope was expressed that when the dwellings are occupied there will be a considerable saving in administrative expenses. [Manchester Guardian 3 February 1923 page 13]

HOMES FOR THE AGED POOR – These homes, which are all of one storey and constructed on the pavilion principle, will cost about £66,000. Sited on land to the south of the Union Infirmary at Hope, the buildings will comprise accommodation for approximately 200 men and the same number of women, in addition to the necessary accommodation block. One of the principal features will be the provision of day-room and dormitory accommodation on one level, with every facility for getting from any point to the open grounds, a spacious corridor extending the whole length of the buildings. The administrative block will be in the central building. It will contain a committee-room, a surgery and officers’ rooms. In addition it will provide dining room accommodation. Here as many inmates as are able wil gather for their meals, and food will be served to the infirm in their quarters. Considerable advantages, both administrative and financial will result from the means provided for the ready transfer of old people to the infirmary for hospital treatment and vice versa in cases of patients in the infirmary found suitable for convalescent treatment. [Manchester Guardian 22 July 1927 page 11]

Opened by J A Webb of the Salford Board of Guardians in March 1928. With accommodation for 200 men and 200 women, the building comprised a series of single storey blocks connected by a central main corridor. Cost £68,000.

Reference    Manchester Guardian 3 February 1923 page 13
Reference    Manchester Guardian 12 February 1923 page 9 and illustration
Reference    Manchester Guardian 2 February 1924 page 6 - contracts
Reference    Manchester Guardian 15 February 1924 page 1 - contracts
Reference    Manchester Guardian 1 August 1925 page 5 - contracts for electric lighting
Reference    Manchester Guardian 26 September 1925 page 7 - contracts for wall tiling, floor tiling, stone carving, wrought iron balustrades and lavatory partitions and heating installation.
Reference    Manchester Guardian 13 February 1926 page 7 - contracts for H&V and hot water
Reference    Manchester Guardian 20 February 1926 page 7 - contracts for H&V and hot water
Reference    Manchester Guardian 22 July 1927 page 11
Reference    Manchester City News 24 March 1928 page 36