Shortridge Hall, Warkworth
Description: Shortridge Hall
Grade: II
Date Listed: 31 December 1969
English Heritage Building ID: 237223
OS Grid Reference: NU2403007839
OS Grid Coordinates: 424030, 607839
Latitude/Longitude: 55.3640, -1.6225
Location: Warkworth, Northumberland NE65 0WJ
Locality: Warkworth
Local Authority: Northumberland
County: Northumberland
Country: England
Postcode: NE65 0WJ
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Shortridge Hall was used as a hospital in one of the world wars (not sure which one but probably the second). The tree lined road leading up to it used to be the private driveway until the house was used as a hospital, this was when the street lights were put in place. One of the nurses had a relationship with a soldier and when renovation work was being carried out their love letters were found in an old chimney breast. The couple were traced and were celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary.There is a medieval wall on the property, see 'keys to the past' website to find out more.
Teresa Ann Hedley, 31 October 2011