Remebering Stanley Royd

From it’s opening in 1818 to it’s final closure in 1995 Stanley Royd was Wakefield’s mental health hospital.

At it’s peak it was home to over 2,000 people and workplace for a similar number.

Local Councillor David Pickersgill worked there as a Student Nurse, Staff Nurse and union Branch Secretary in it’s final decade.

In this short guided walk we will explore the growth of the hospital from it’s original building (that still remains, now converted into flats) to a near self-sufficient community the size of a large village.

We will explore what now remains of the site and what wards and other facilities were there before.

Follow signs for Destiny Church (which uses the former hospital theatre) and meet by the old Clock Tower at 1800.

There is limited free parking on site after 1600. The route is suitable for wheelchair users.

The talk is intended for ages 13+ though accompanied younger children are welcome at parental discretion.

The walk should take about 45 minutes.

(Please note that we will talk about treatments and sometimes use the language of previous times, which are not what would be used today).

Timings & Tours

Thursday 18 September:

1800

Location & directions

Clock Tower, Tuke Grove, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4AF

Directions:

Head to Take Grove, WF14AF, opposite Destiny Church. What three words: Hatch.Elite.Charmingly There is limited free onsite parking. There is a good bus service as we are behind Pinderfields Hospital. There are no toilets on site as this is a private estate.

Contact on day:

Natalie Walton

Telephone number:

+447739964161

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

So that we can keep an eye on numbers it would be great if you could book a place but if you have any issues with this just give me a call - Nat Walton - 07739964161

Booking contact name:

Natalie Walton

Booking telephone number:

+447739964161

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hatchprojects

Accessibility details

Please note that the site is relatively flat with curbs t navigate. If at any time you feel overwhelmed by the site or the content there will be other people on hand to support so please do let us know.

Additional information

If you are interested in the site and its stories please do visit the Mental Health Museum

Max no of people per tour:

30

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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