Site Map

A list and description of the various sections within this site and associated links

Welcome Page - Rainhill remembers its fascinating past

Fallen Soldiers - details of soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in WW1

Soldiers who Survived - details of soldiers who returned from the Great War

Casualties at Rainhill Hospitals - images of soldiers from all over the world

Rainhill Wartime Hospitals - their vital role in soldier recuperation

Oakdene V.A.D. Hospital - a history of Oakdene Hospital, staff and patients

Oaklands Annexe to Oakdene - a history of Oakdene Annexe

Tower V.A.D. Hospital - a history of Tower Hospital, staff and patients

Entertainment for the Patients - photos of parties and days out

Rainhill Asylum - the Asylum's part in the Great War

Edith Lidstone's Autograph Book - fascinating tale of one nurse's collection

Warrington Road Cenotaph - history and detail of the Cenotaph

St. Ann's Churchyard - images of graves within St. Ann's churchyard

St. Ann's War Memorial - history and images of the war memorial

St. Ann's Brass Plaque - image of the brass plaque within the church

St. Bartholomew's Church - brief history of church and churchyard

The Stapleton-Bretherton's - unique details relating to Rainhill's most famous family

Keep the Home Fires Burning - collection of postcards and images

Zeppelin over Rainhill - a fascinating eye-witness account

WW1 Exhibitions - details of Exhibition held in 2014

The King of Belgium - an unexpected story told at our Exhibition

Latour-en-Woëvre - information relating to our 'twinned' village

Battle of the Somme - its effect on Rainhill

Acknowledgements - thanks to the many contributors

Disclaimer - comment on accuracy of the website

About Us - an insight into the work of Rainhill Civic Society

Site Map - details of pages with Rainhillremembers.uk

Albert Platt - a Rainhill soldier who died in Burma during WW2