The Hospital

The site of Doncaster Gate has changed and developed a lot through out its life time.

This page aims to help you understand the different changes and why they have come about. You are also able to explore the two way relationship between the hospital and the local industry which surrounded Rotherham.

The Hospital Photo Gallery

Rollover each photo for more information and click to enlarge.

Articles of Interest

  • South Ward

    In April 1967 a female surgical ward was built. A prefabricated building which housed 16 beds.... Read More

  • Central Ward

    Central ward was the last ward of the original building to be completed. The fourteenth annual... Read More

  • East Ward

    The East Ward was also called “The Nightingale Ward” in grateful recognition of the... Read More

  • Introduction to the Wards

    In the original plans of Rotherham Hospital all wards were placed about 65 feet apart from each... Read More