Newcastle Maternity and Rescue Home (1897 - 1924)

From

1897

To

1924

Categories

Maternity Home, Salvation Army, Hospital, Lying-in Home, Home, Female Rescue Home

Alternative Names

• The Lighthouse Rescue Home
• The Lighthouse Mothers' Hostel
• The Lighthouse

Newcastle Maternity and Rescue Home was opened in Albert Street, Islington (in Newcastle) in July 1897 and was also known as 'The Lighthouse'. It provided accommodation for homeless girls and women, including unmarried mothers, and married mothers. In May 1924 it moved to Merewether, and became known as Maryville Mothers' Hospital.

Locations

1897 - 1924

Location - Newcastle Maternity and Rescue Home was situated at Albert Street, Islington

Timeline

1897 - 1924

Newcastle Maternity and Rescue Home

1924 - 1933

Maryville Mothers' Hospital

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