Shown standing outside the main, front entrance of Norton Hall.
The distinctive headstone marks the last resting place of Victor-Joseph De Martelaere, a Belgian soldier who was seriously wounded following Germany's invasion of Belgium in 1914. He, along with other wounded Belgian soldiers, was evacuated to England, first to a hospital in Birmingham and then to the newly established V.A.D Hospital at Norton Hall, Mickleton. ...
Photograph of staff and soldier patients taken in January 1918. On the reverse is written ' Norton Hall January 1918 To Grannie With all good wishes Kindest regards Yours sincerely Sam Jas Wright Royal Inniskilling Fusilliers
Norton Hall was used as a VAD Hospital during WW1 with Miss Bruce, the owner's daughter as Commandant. Village Memorie "Norton Hall was a convalescent hospital in 1916. It belonged to and was run by Miss Bruce. It was a voluntary job, and people out of the village helped. I reckon old Jack West met his wife ...
