Northampton
We have written a series of articles on The History of St. Christopher’s Care Home Northampton. The articles are:
The History of the Old Rectory, The Birth of St Christopher’s, The First Years, The Bungalows, The Second Decade, A Challenge for St. Christopher’s, The Chapel, St. Christopher’s in the Eighties, The Nineties – Growth and expansion, The Millennium Years – 2000 and 2001 and finally The Friends of St Christopher’s.
As part of our series of articles on the History of St. Christopher’s, we look at the history of the Old Rectory. The Old Rectory The Reverend Matthew William Frederic Thursby, who was born in 1821, became Rector of Abington in 1847 when he was twenty-six. He was the second son of John Harvey Thursby Continue reading
As part of our series of articles on the History of St. Christopher’s, we look at the Birth of St. Christopher’s. The Birth of St. Christopher’s As early as 1941 Canon Davis had suggested that the Rectory would make a good Residential Home for old people. Maybe he fancied returning there, but sadly he died Continue reading
As part of our series of articles on the History of St. Christopher’s, we look at The First Years. The First Years Of the twenty parishes in the Deanery, seven had sent in applications – ages ranged from 69 to 81. The pioneers were: Mr. W. Mead; Miss R. Goude; Mrs. Lewis; Miss Izzett; Mr. Continue reading
As part of our series of articles on the History of St. Christopher’s, we look at the history of the Bungalows. The Bungalows The idea of a bungalow ‘village’ was still on the agenda, and in February 1956 a couple living in Thursby Road offered to spend around £2500 to build a bungalow to be Continue reading
As part of our series of articles on the History of St. Christopher’s, we look at the Second Decade. The Second Decade By the end of the first ten years, many changes had taken place. The Care Wing was busy and there had been many changes amongst staff and residents. In 1958 Mr. Alsop had Continue reading
As part of our series of articles on the History of St. Christopher’s, we look at A Challenge for St. Christopher’s. A Challenge From a number of applications for the post of Matron, Mrs. Margaret Watker of Little Billing, who had been a relief sister at St. Edmund’s Hospital, was the candidate the Committee wanted Continue reading
As part of our series of articles on the History of St. Christopher’s, we look at the history of the Chapel. The Chapel The original concept was of the Home including the building of a Chapel. From the very beginning the Rev. James Ashworth, as Chaplain, held regular services but these were held in the Continue reading
As part of our series of articles on the History of St. Christopher’s, we look at the history of St. Christopher’s in the Eighties. The Eighties After Mrs. Watker’s retirement, the post of Matron was widely advertised and in 1981 Mrs. Anne Cullen was appointed. Although well qualified, she was not completely suited to the Continue reading
As part of our series of articles on the History of St. Christopher’s, we look at The Nineties – Growth and expansion. The Nineties 1990 brought a year of great activity. Two additional areas of accommodation were completed and a staff room provided. The laundry was modernised and much preparation work was done in the Continue reading
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