On a number of occasions I have been asked what I am talking about when I refer to the “East side” or “West side” of the Royal Derwent Hospital during tours. The original side of the hospital is the West side which has the oldest buildings including the Barracks (1827) and the site of the Invalid Depot (early 1820’s) which was reported to be “beside (Troubled Asylum)” the Barracks, although no archeological evidence has been found to substantiate this recording.

Below are hand drawn maps of the ‘East and West side’ of the hospital. What is not contained in these maps are the old demolished buildings.