The Red Cross in Thorpe St Andrew
Cemetery Gates, Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0EW
During World War One a number of properties on the Yarmouth Road in Thorpe St Andrew were converted into auxiliary war hospitals to accommodate the large numbers of wounded servicemen returning from France and Belgium. Several were provided by their owners as their contribution to the war effort. This tour tells the story of the nurses and the soldiers they cared for and recalls some of the events that took place at the hospitals. It focusses on one in particular - Coonoor - which had been offered as a hospital by its owner Mrs Dods.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 1000
Location & directions
Cemetery Gates, Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0EW
- Directions:
- Meet at the gates to the cemetery (not the churchyard) on Yarmouth Road - there is on street parking.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book by emaiI only.
- Booking contact name:
- Nick Williams
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 27 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 10 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The walk is mainly on pavements but there is some uneven ground.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
