Gloucester buildings [14]

Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 1 Jun 2020

This is the main block of the Horton Road Hospital which opened in 1823 as the First Gloucestershire County Asylum. There were many later 19th century alterations and additions, principally wings and blocks. The hospital closed in 1988 and was converted to housing in 2005. Described by English Heritage as 'An outstanding early 19th century hospital complex, particularly notable for its advanced plan form, constructional techniques and fine neo-classical facade.' Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1271680 The cathedral city and county town of Gloucestershire, Gloucester lies on the River Severn and is linked via the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to the river’s estuary. Founded by the Romans in AD 97, the city gained its first charter in 1155. In the Middle Ages there were a large number of monastic establishments including St Peter's Abbey founded in 679 - later Gloucester Cathedral. Until the construction of the Severn Bridge in 1966, Gloucester was the lowest road bridging point on the River Severn. The city has a long association with the aerospace business, including the Gloster Aircraft Company.

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