Sir Lindsay Wood, 1st Bt.

Biography

Sir Lindsay Wood, 1st Baronet, was a respected leader in his region, known for his generosity and for supporting civic institutions in Chester-le-Street. His baronetcy reflected a lifetime of engagement with public affairs and with the well-being of his neighbours.

He took special care to promote the spiritual and social life of his parish, and his legacy endures at St Mary and St Cuthbert in Chester-le-Street, where he is laid to rest.