This section contains images of the former Hospital on Chawton Park road, you will notice the Hospital has been known by several different names over the years. 

This section is about the Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Hospital and College 1908 - 1951

 

Dedication of Naval Memorial Wards  - 31st May 1917

The Dedication of the Naval Memorial wards took place on Founders Day, as it was also the 1st Anniversary of the Battle of Jutland (31st May - June 1st 1916), the Lord Mayor of London Sir William Dunn, Sir William Treloar, Third Sea Lord Real Admiral Lionel Halsey and other dignitaries* who attended were accompanied by men who had served in the Fourth Destroyer Flotilla during the battle of Jutland, and the widow of the Flotillas Commander Mrs Katherine Wintour.

*The party included several Municipal Mayors (Stepney, Croydon & Poplar to name a few) who had been involved in fund raising for Treloar Hospital.

The Bishop of Guildford the Rev J.H.G. Randolph conducted the service, he was assisted by the Hospital Chaplain, Rev C.R.S. Elvin. The wards were dedicated in memory of the officers and men of the Fourth Destroyer Flotilla who lost their lives in the Battle of Jutland.

Following the dedication the dignitaries in attendance made their way to the college hall where lunch was served, this was followed by speeches, with Sir William Dunn, Rear Admiral Halsey and Sir William Treloar taking the opportunity to speak and share messages from those, who were unable to attend, including one from Queen Alexandra.

Her Majesty described the new ward as a "very fitting tribute to our brave seamen who have given their lives for King and country." Her Majesty," the letter added, wishes your scheme, which will benefit to so large an extent their children and the children of their comrades, all possible success."

The event was widely reported across the country, including this article in the London Daily News on the 1st June 1917:

‘JUTLAND DAY AT ALTON. Command of the Sea Above and Below the Water.

Jutland Day coincided with Founder's Day at the Lord Mayor Treloar's Cripple Hospital at Alton. The anniversary was celebrated there by the dedication of the naval memorial wards which have been established as a tribute to the heroism of our seamen, one of them having been specially founded in memory of the officers and men of the Fourth Destroyer Flotilla who lost their lives in the battle.

A set of postcards were produced in August 1917 to raise funds for the Lord Mayor's Sailors' Fund, they were however free for any Sailor serving afloat.