The Hospital of God, Greatham, County Durham, was founded in 1273 by the then Bishop of Durham, Robert de Stichell.[1] It was originally a foundation to aid poor people. By the sixteenth century the foundation was used more as a "house of entertainment for gentlemen" and it was not well used for helping the poor. After 1610 there were reforms, and its original mission was resumed.
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It now runs day centres and home visiting services for patients, many of whom have dementia, in Greatham, Horden, Seaham and Wheatley Hill.[2]
The Redcar Sword Dancers have performed outside the hospital every year since 1967.[3]
References
edit- ^ "The Hospital of God at Greatham". Retrieved 11 January 2010.
- ^ "Centre hosts dementia awareness event". Hartlepool Mail. 22 September 2015. Archived from the original on 9 February 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ^ "Sword dancers are keeping Boxing Day tradition". Hartlepool Mail. 18 December 2015. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
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