Bootham Park Hospital, Grade I listed hospital building in York, England
Bootham Park Hospital is a former care facility in York designed with symmetrical Georgian architecture featuring a central block with large sash windows and intricate stone details. The site comprises multiple buildings with clear proportions typical of 18th-century medical architecture.
The facility opened in 1777 as a County Lunatic Asylum to provide care for people with mental health conditions in a structured setting. It evolved over two centuries into one of the region's major medical institutions before closing in 2015.
The hospital served generations of people seeking treatment for mental health conditions and shaped how care was understood in the region. Visitors can still see how the buildings with their spacious wards and green courtyards were designed to support long-term residence.
The site no longer operates as a hospital, but its exterior remains visible from public areas. Visitors should note that the buildings are currently used for other purposes and access may be limited.
The building was designed by renowned architect John Carr, who also created other significant structures in the region. This architectural connection shows how seriously the founders took the medical infrastructure.
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