St. David’s Home Phone: 020 3947 5200 Email: enquiries@stdavidshome.org HOME ABOUT US OUR SERVICES JOB OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT US St David’s History The history of St David’s Home, originally known as Castle Hill Lodge, can be traced back as far as 1819 when the Duke of Kent – Queen Victoria’s father – attempted, albeit unsuccessfully, to sell his country house near the village of Ealing. Situated at Castlebar Hill, formerly known as Castle Bear Hill, the long house, with a four-columned central portico, commanded a fine view over pastures and woods towards the distant outline of Harrow. Approximately 100 years later in 1914, the son of Lady Anne Kerr (Daughter of the Duke of Norfolk) was killed at aged 21, whilst serving with the Royal Scots. Following the loss of her son David, Lady Anne Kerr felt compelled to help alleviate the suffering of those who, although having survived the war, were returning home wounded and maimed. As a result, Lady Anne pursued an active campaign to raise the funds to provide a place of respite and care for the war wounded. Ultimately in 1918, sufficient monies had been raised to purchase a property and thus it was that Castle Hill Lodge, which by this time was known as Kent House, was purchased and St. David’s Home was borne. The ground floor rooms of the house became make-shift wards along with the original stables. The old hay lofts above the stables, reached only by an outside ladder, served as the orderlies’ quarters and the coach house was divided in two to accommodate a laundry and mortuary. In order to provide the necessary care, Lady Anne Kerr called upon the services of her sister – Lady Etheldreda, who was a member of the order of Sisters of Charity. She, along with five other sisters, moved into the Home and in conjunction with the Board of Trustees took over the running of the Home. Many changes took place over the course of the next 80 years until finally in 2002, the Order decided to close the convent and the last of the remaining sisters left to minister elsewhere. The operation of the Home was then fully handed over to the Board of Trustees, who alongside the Home’s management team, continue to run the Home today. St David’s has undergone many alterations over its long history but the dedication and care provided remains unchanged. If you would like to find out more about our services, please call us on 020 3947 5200 ADDRESS St David’s Home 12 Castlebar Hill Ealing London W5 1TE Tel: 020 3947 5200 Email: enquiries@stdavidshome.org THE LATEST 16 March 2020 Latest Update from the Government in regards to the guidance for covid-19 […] FOLLOW US To find out more information about us and how we can help you, please call us on 020 3947 5200. Charity No: 220151 © 2020 St Davids Home All right reserved