On Wednesday 13th March, Mark Davis will be giving a talk on the History of High Royds Hospital.
High Royds Hospital opened in Menston in September 1888. It is very well known in the area as an asylum. Mark Davis has spent years collecting images, documents and stories connected to High Royds. His collection is available via his website: High Royds Hospital.
High Royds Hospital. Photograph available under a creative commons licence. Source: Wikimedia Commons..
Originally called the West Riding Pauper Asylum it’s first patient was a Clerk from Bradford. The hospital served the whole of West Yorkshire and was closed in 2003. Mark has gathered many fascinating stories about the hospital. Whilst some will no doubt be told in his talk, many more can be found in his book about High Royds – we assume Mark will be bringing some copies!
As usual entry to the speaker meeting is via the Albert Street entrance to the Library. The door will be open from 7pm to allow early entry.
Entry is £1 for members and £2 for non-members.
Drinks and light refreshments are available.
A selection of books relating to Local History are available for sale through the society at our speaker meetings. Please ask any member of the Committee for further details.
