Memorial

Plaque Use As Hospital 1914-18 St. Gabriel Church Hall

Sunderland

Memorial Name: Plaque Use As Hospital 1914-18 St. Gabriel Church Hall (S140.095)

NEWMP Ref No.: S140.095

Parish: Sunderland

Original Location:

St. Gabriel’s Church Hall, Chester Road / Kayll Road, Bishopwearmouth.

Which War:

1914-18

Materials Used:

?Stone

Inscription:

European War
1914 + 1918
This hall was used
as a war hospital
May 24th 1915 – to
December 31st 1918.
1044 men received
treatment.

Memorial Description:

Plaque, very plain. 18 inches high x 16 inches wide (46cms x 41cms).

There is a red cross between the dates.

Lettering is gilded Roman upper and lower case.

Names:

None

Notes:

1. “There were seven Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) hospitals in the area that is now the City of Sunderland: Morton House, Fence Houses; The Long Room, Chilton Moor; Herrington Hall; Ashburne; Jeffrey Memorial Hall; St. Gabriel’s Hall; Hammerton Hall; Social Centre, Sunderland”. Alan Vickers

Sources:

Photos: Simon Raine; Tony Harding; James Pasby