Spital Tongues, Hunters Moor Hospital

In 1894 the St Mary Magdalene charity opened the Home for Incurables in Moor Lodge, Spital Tongues. Moor Lodge was built on land that had belonged to the charity for centuries. The present building dates to 1893, apart from the Richardson Wing which was added in 1911 to provide beds for children. The name of the hospital was later changed to St Mary Magdalene Home, and it was renamed 'Hunter's Moor Hospital' when it became part of the National Health Service. Hunter's Moor Hospital was a Regional Rehabilitation Centre until it's recent closure.

I found the building in a dilapidated state. Plans are to demolish and build a school on the site.





25th January 2011





Demolition is now almost complete although the gatehouse is still standing.





3rd February 2010










12th May 2007



















Old Photos



Hunters Moor Hospital 1965.

Photo courtesy of Newcastle Libraries




St. Mary Magdalene Hospital c.1910.

Photo courtesy of Newcastle Libraries





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