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The Hospital of God, Greatham, County Durham, was founded in 1273 by the then
The Hospital of God, Greatham, County Durham, was founded in 1273 by the then Bishop of Durham
The Bishop of Durham is the Anglican bishop responsible for the Diocese of Durham in the Province of York. The diocese is one of the oldest in England and its bishop is a member of the House of Lords. Paul Butler has been the Bishop of Durham ...
, Robert de Stichell. 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
Seaham is a seaside town in County Durham, England. Located on the Durham Coast, Seaham is situated south of Sunderland and east of Durham. The town grew from the late 19th century onwards as a result of investments in its harbour and ...
and Wheatley Hill
Wheatley Hill is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the west of Peterlee, near Thornley, Durham, Thornley and Wingate, County Durham, Wingate. Until 2009 it was part of Easington District, Easington district.
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The Redcar Sword Dancers have performed outside the hospital every year since 1967.
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