Whellan's History, Topography, and Directory of the County of Durham, 1894 has the following information: Ryhope. The Sunderland Borough Lunatic Asylum, at present in course of erection, is splendidly situated on Silksworth Road, near thewater- works. It is a fine building of brick with stone dressings, with accomodation for 350, and will cost about £50,000 when completed. Alan Vickers. __________________________________________________ Tiscali Broadband only £7.99 a month for your first 3 months! http://www.tiscali.co.uk/products/broadband/