Richmond Royal Hospital, Psychiatric hospital in Richmond upon Thames, England.
The Richmond Royal Hospital stands as a Grade II listed Georgian building with symmetrical proportions and a Roman Ionic porch in brown brick construction.
The building dates back to 1750 and was the residence of poet James Thomson until 1748, where he wrote the patriotic song 'Rule, Britannia'.
The facility transitioned from a private residence to a mental health institution in 1868, marking a shift in the community's approach to psychiatric care.
Richmond Royal Hospital operates under the National Health Service, providing mental health services with modern facilities while maintaining its historical architecture.
The property changed names multiple times, from Rossdale Cottage to Shrewsbury House, before Queen Victoria became its patron in 1895.
Location: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Part of: National Health Service
GPS coordinates: 51.46678,-0.30047
Latest update: March 13, 2025 23:27
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