Sue Light Posted 27 April , 2011 Share Posted 27 April , 2011 I've recently completed a database of all home (UK) hospitals that were operating by the autumn of 1917 - 2,500 of them. But the original War Office list ends at that time, and I haven't found a later one. I know that there were some hospitals that opened during the latter part of 1917, and in 1918 - not many of them, but I'd like to complete the list if possible. If anyone has knowledge of any I'd be very grateful for details so that I can add them. One such unit was Grangethorpe Hospital, Rusholme, a large hospital open from late 1917 to 1929 (the latter part under the Ministry of Pensions) an account of which was sent to me a while ago by John Hartley, but any others would be welcome. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RammyLad1 Posted 27 April , 2011 Share Posted 27 April , 2011 Hi sue Tried to pm you details of hospitals that were in the Ramsbottom area.Have you got these ,Ramsbottom cottage hospital ( there is a good photo on the Ramsbottom heritage society website pre 1945 Bury archives ) Stubbins Vale house ,donated by the Porrit family,and the one at Hollymount . Regards Duncan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Light Posted 27 April , 2011 Author Share Posted 27 April , 2011 Thanks Duncan. I have Stubbins Vale (30 beds) and Hollymount, Tottington (150 beds in convent building) but no mention of Ramsbottom Cottage Hospital. Presumably it was a small civil hospital that took some military patients, as a great many did. The photo on the website was taken very early in the war, looking at the nurses' uniforms, so perhaps it had closed to military patients at the time of the war office list, and with the other local military hospitals open. But I've added it to the database now, as obviously it was used during wartime. Regards --- Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 27 April , 2011 Share Posted 27 April , 2011 Sue, I expect you have RN Aux Hosp Kingseat on your list but I have recently found an article on it if you would be interested in a copy. PM me with your address. seaJane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarylW Posted 27 April , 2011 Share Posted 27 April , 2011 Sue Chester Union Workhouse opened as a temporary military hospital in 1917, if that is of any use? "Cheshire Record Office DocumentReference ZTRU/49 Title Four agreements between the Guardians of Chester Union with the Guardians of the Unions of Prescot, Hawarden, Wirral and Tarvin for the reception and maintenance of patients from Chester Union Workhouse, due to the conversion of Chester Union Workhouse as a temporary military hospital. Also contracts for building work and installations re this conversion. Date 1917" Source: Cheshire Record Office Catalogue Caryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Light Posted 27 April , 2011 Author Share Posted 27 April , 2011 I expect you have RN Aux Hosp Kingseat on your list but I have recently found an article on it if you would be interested in a copy. PM me with your address. Thanks very much, although I wasn't quite as clear as I should have been, as this just relates (at present) to hospitals under the control of the War Office, and not the Admiralty. I think I have Admiralty down for my third lifetime but will make a note of it in anticipation of the time arriving Regards - Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Light Posted 27 April , 2011 Author Share Posted 27 April , 2011 Chester Union Workhouse opened as a temporary military hospital in 1917, if that is of any use? Thanks Caryl - I think I already have it, but there are so many of these pesky places all called by similar names, it's sometimes confusing. It seems to be Chester War Hospital, sited in the Poor Law Infirmary with 650 beds for other ranks. By its numbering, I get the feeling that it may have been used prior to 1917, or part of it at least. Perhaps they took over more of it in 1917, and the documents relate to moving more of the original inmates elsewhere. But thank you for checking for me. Regards - Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RammyLad1 Posted 28 April , 2011 Share Posted 28 April , 2011 Hi sue Sorry to bombard you with a few more details.Stubbins vale house was opened in 1914 with 10 beds as a convalescent hospital and by 1917 had over 50 beds it was donated by Lt Col Austin Townsend Porritt who as well as being a wealthy mill owner was also an officer with 2/5th East Lancs Regiment.Ramsbottom cottage hospital on nuttall lane ,is commonly confused with Aitken Sanitorium in Holcombe village which was a TB hospital during the war Regards Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Light Posted 28 April , 2011 Author Share Posted 28 April , 2011 Thank you Duncan. Aitken Sanatorium doesn't figure, so presumably it was not under military control. I've made a note of the other information. Regards, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkTurner Posted 1 May , 2011 Share Posted 1 May , 2011 Sue One from Norwich - Norwich Palace Hospital (forty beds). Opened 23 April 1918, cases treated - 224. Commandant Mrs Aspland. Source: Peace Souvenir, NORWICH WAR RECORD. Edited by Herbert Leeds. Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Light Posted 1 May , 2011 Author Share Posted 1 May , 2011 Thanks Mark - that one certainly fits the bill. Do you know where the hospital was situated, and which building it occupied? Did it have any connection to the Castle? Regards --- Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 1 May , 2011 Share Posted 1 May , 2011 Sue, there's a reference to "Bishop of Norwich’s Palace as Auxiliary Hospital" in the index here: http://rcnarchive.rcn.org.uk/data/VOLUME060-1918/INDEX.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Light Posted 2 May , 2011 Author Share Posted 2 May , 2011 Thanks - yes, got it now: The Bishop of Norwich has placed his palace at the disposal of the British Red Cross Society, and an auxiliary hospital with forty beds has been formed. British Journal of Nursing 11 May 1918. There were certainly some beautiful buildings used as hospitals - I think I feel a Grand Tour of Britain coming on! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 2 May , 2011 Share Posted 2 May , 2011 Rather! http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/norfolk-dolphin-bishop-hall-s-palace-norwich-s551-8455151.htm#pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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