Hexham Abbey Institute This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 5 years ago by Mark Benjamin. Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) Author Posts 19th September 2018 at 5:59 pm #2087 Reply Mike BridgesParticipant In 1911, a family I’ve been researching lived at Hexham Abbey Institute. What was it? 20th September 2018 at 4:19 pm #2108 Reply Mark BenjaminGuest St Wilfrid’s Abbey Institute is the original name for Hexham’s Community Centre on Gilesgate, opened in 1900. It would seem likely, therefore, that your family were resident, they may well have been caretakers of the Institute. Author Posts Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) Reply To: Hexham Abbey Institute Your information: Name (required): Mail (will not be published) (required): Website: Submit