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Crossbeck Convent Middlesbrough - Sisters of Mercy
« on: Tuesday 05 November 24 11:20 GMT (UK) »
Hi All, does anyone know where the Admission records would be kept for Crossbeck Convent Middlesbrough - Sisters of Mercy ?  I have tried reaching out to them on a couple of occasions but have not had any replies. I always feel so full of hope when I find a new lead & make contact, but it gets disheartening when there is just silence 

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Re: Crossbeck Convent Middlesbrough - Sisters of Mercy
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 05 November 24 11:47 GMT (UK) »
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Re: Crossbeck Convent Middlesbrough - Sisters of Mercy
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 05 November 24 11:59 GMT (UK) »
Have you contacted the Diocese of Middlesbrough?
They should be able to give you up to date information about the convent and advise where any archives might be kept.
https://middlesbrough-diocese.org.uk/ there is a contact email at the very bottom of the page.

Or try the Cleveland and Teesside Local History Society http://ctlhs.co.uk/
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Re: Crossbeck Convent Middlesbrough - Sisters of Mercy
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 05 November 24 12:07 GMT (UK) »
See https://www.standrewsteesville.org.uk/the_past.html

The Sisters of Mercy ministered in what was St. Peter's parish from 1897, travelling daily from their convent in King's Road, North Ormesby. In 1900 three houses were rented in Nelson Street where they lived until 1919 when Crossbeck Convent in Normanby was bought. For many years they taught in two of our primary school's, St. James' and St. Peter's ensuring that Catholic children were given the very best grounding in education, our faith and morals. The sisters left the area in 2003.

The former convent has been a children's hospice since 2004
https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/zoes-place-rooms-facilities-history-13498431
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Re: Crossbeck Convent Middlesbrough - Sisters of Mercy
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 12 November 24 21:13 GMT (UK) »
Thank you for responses.  I contacted Middlesbrough  diocese and asked about the Admission  records for Crossbeck convent. The response was  "In terms of our records, I want to clarify the status of the collections we hold. The North Ormesby collection is unfortunately closed to public access until 2037 due to restrictions in place as a private archive. As for the Crossbeck House collection, it is accessible, but I must let you know that it does not contain the specific details you’re searching for. This collection primarily documents major events, like professions and annual celebrations, rather than everyday visitors or personal encounters".  I am almost certain  that my nan was there. She died in 1969, so I find it hard to understand why there is no public access for another 13 years !!! It will be too late for my own mum ( who is 90 years old), to know if her mother  was there & I certainly will be far too old to even remember I had made such an enquiry !!!    
Is this where my research now comes to an end?