Built at the expense of John Romanus (died 1255) this building, comprising a vaulted crypt with a chapel above, formed part of St. Leonard’s Hospital, at one time the largest hospital in the North of England. Originally known as St. Peter’s, it was refounded as St. Leonard’s by King Stephen and dissolved in 1540.
Interesting. Where exactly is it — town, country?
And when people in the UK worry about the scaling down of the NHS, remember it all happened before — in 1540, so that greedy people in high places could get a bigger slice of the pie.
History repeats itself… It seems we and especially those in power never learn from past mistakes.
Gee when you showed this old hospital. I wonder when first hospital was build. Well it was in 1751.
Coffee is on
What hospital was built in 1751?
i find it impressive that this site has been around for that long, CP
It is a fantastic ruin just outside the walled city of York.
Beauty in the ruins….been a while but trying to catch up with bloggers I love.
Thanks Donna, it is lovely to see you
I too have been a bit lax in keeping up with my favourite bloggers.