The Kirby College of Further Education, on Roman Road and a former grammar school for girls, was built with the benefaction of Alderman Kirby and the Carter Bequest Hospital was erected by a bequest from Alderman Carter. The original Edwardian building is now accommodation, additions during its time as a college were demolished. From 1976–2003, south Linthorpe was in the Kirby ward, named after the college.
