RefNoSY645
TitleShrewsbury Hospital, Sheffield
AdminHistoryShrewsbury Hospital was established by Gilbert, Earl of Shrewsbury in 1616 for the 'perpetual maintenance of twentie poore persons', though the buildings were not completed until 1672.

The hospital was originally built beside Sheaf Bridge in the town centre (near to the current Park Square roundabout). This location was problematic as it was subject to flooding with the result that in 1811 some residents were actually drowned. In 1823 the hospital was rebuilt, in the fashionable gothic style of the time, in its present location on Norfolk Road. When first built they were considered to be amongst the finest almshouses in the country. There were dwellings for up to 20 people with each of the men receiving 10 shillings a week and the women 8. In addition the residents received a periodical allowance of coal and clothing. Pensioners had to be over 60 and not married. Tenants of the Duke of Norfolk had preference.

In addition to the 20 residents there were many more 'out pensioners' (in 1912 there were 125).
DescriptionApplications for admissions and other papers
Date1850s - 1870s
Extent419 items
AccessStatusOpen
LevelCollection
CustodialHistoryOn the abolition of South Yorkshire County Council on 31 March 1986, these records passed from South Yorkshire County Record Office (SYCRO) to the custody of Sheffield Archives. On 1 Apr 2009 the ownership of these items was assigned to Sheffield Archives.
AcquisitionSourceThese items were purchased by South Yorkshire County Record Office in February 1985.
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