The following collection of photographs, illustrations and newspaper cuttings was the possession of the late Jack M. Ambler of Oughtibridge, Sheffield. Mr Ambler was a well know local photographer who recorded some memorable photos of the hospital. Mr Ambler was also involved in the hospital historical exhibition which marked the final closure of the Hospital. You will see more pictures of Mr Ambler on Middlewood 'Y'.
February 1991
February
1991
February
1991
The Church of the hospital
is for sale! To read the full newspaper article, click here
©
Copyright of above article belongs to Sheffield Star Newspaper.
The Church in the early
days
©
Copyright of article belongs to The Trader Newspaper
Interior of Church. Photo
supplied by Sharon Booth
This is the Wadsley Church
boy's choir football team. The writing on the ball reads "Wadsley Church
B. C. F. C. 1917-18".
Photo supplied by Sharon Booth
The boys choir, possibly
1910's. Photo supplied by Sharon Booth
The Church in December
2009
The Church in December
2009
Post War Years
In Commemoration
of the hospital war effort a "Roll of Honour" inscribed on oak was
made in the hospital carpenter's shop and measured some 20 feet long and six
feet high. It bears the names of soldiers who died whilst in the Wharncliffe
War Hospital, and in the centre panel was a list of the names of 8 members
of the asylum staff who lost their lives. The completed panel was erected
at the rear of the church but now due to the possible redevelopment of the
building, they have been removed. Pictures
supplied by Dean Hill