Hospital of God explained

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.

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]

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Notes and References

1. Web site: The Hospital of God at Greatham . 2010-01-11.
2. News: Centre hosts dementia awareness event. 17 January 2016. Hartlepool Mail. 22 September 2015. 9 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160209162849/http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/local/centre-hosts-dementia-awareness-event-1-7474549. dead.
3. News: Sword dancers are keeping Boxing Day tradition. 17 January 2016. Hartlepool Mail. 18 December 2015. 12 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160312054201/http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/local/sword-dancers-are-keeping-boxing-day-tradition-alive-1-7632812. dead.