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Pillowell Drive, GLOUCESTER, GL1 3LZ

Former "hospital for the insane"/County Lunatic Asylum in 1814-23. William Stark's original design was altered in execution by John Wheeler, County Surveyor; he was superseded by his successor, John Collingwood. Among other innovations, it features the "very rare use of cast-iron tiles for roofing". Grade II listed. Now flats.

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.

The tower blocks in the distance are part of the huge hospital complex. The new buildings in the foreground are blocks of flats built in the grounds of an older part of the hospital site.

Now restored and converted into residential accommodation formerly this was the Victorian Lunatic Asylum (in the 21st century a very un-PC name).

This is part of 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.

Mayhill Way off Horton Road gives access to the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. The tall the chimney is a prominent feature on the Gloucester skyline.

Originally part of the Gloucester Hospital this has now been sold off to developers and is being converted into flats.

This fine house, Collingwood House in Horton Road, was built in red brick circa 1835. It was the house of the Governor of the Horton Road Hospital. Now used as a training and education centre for the NHS. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1271679 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.

Showing the A&E department to the left, the Tower ward block on the right, and the helipad in the foreground.

The Tower Block. The 683 bed District General Hospital was opened in 1914. Completely rebuilt in the 1960s with an 11-storey tower added in 1975. A major expansion was completed in 2005. 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.