The Royal Hospital was built in 1832 and closed in 1978 when it was replaced with the Hallamshire Hospital. I have found an interesting article on the early history of the Royal (see below) but am having trouble with finding any later information. I was working at the Royal when it closed and had the big "Transfer Day" of moving the patients out. ROYAL HOSPITAL. This institution was established in 1832 simply as a dispensary; but in order to provide accommodation for in-patients libe