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West Villa was begun in 1880 but not completed until 1890-1891.

The Retreat Archive

LAND AND BUILDINGS

PLANS AND DRAWINGS

Proposed Ladies Lodge, ground plan, by Edward Taylor of York

Proposed Ladies Lodge, plans and drawings by Edward Taylor of York

Proposed approach road to West Lodge,  [plan by Edward Taylor of York]

Building of the Retreat, 1793-1797

Plans and Drawings of the Retreat made for Samuel Tuke's Description of the Retreat (1813)

Alterations to the East end of the Retreat building (building of the South East Wing for men), 1821

Alterations to the West end of the Retreat building (building of the South West wing for women), 1826-1828

General Plans of the Retreat and its Estate made by Watson, Pritchett and Watson for A Sketch of the Origin, Progress and Present State of The Retreat (1828)

Alterations and Additions to the Retreat, 1836-1840

Plans and Drawings of the Retreat by Patients

Rebuilding of the South East Wing (men's side), 1852-1853

Rebuilding of the South West Wing (women's side), 1857-1860

Plans and Drawings by William Williamson, 1857-1869

New Entrance Lodge, 1870

Minor Alterations and Additions, 1860s-1870s

Building of the Gentlemen's New Lodge, 1875-1877

Alterations to provide a Reading and Recreation Room for women patients 1877-1878

Alterations to Belle Vue House (acquired for Ladies Villa), 1878-1879

General Plans of the Retreat Buildings and Estate, mid 19th century

Minor alterations and Additions, 1880s

Minor Alterations and Additions, 1890s

Building of the first Nurses' Home, 1897-1898

Land and Property Transactions, late 19th century

General Plans and Drawings of the Retreat, late 19th century - 20th century

Ordnance Survey Maps

Plans of the Retreat Estate, Gardens and Grounds, early-mid 20th century

Garrow Hill House and Estate, acquired in 1927

Minor Alterations and Additions, 20th century

Building of West Villa (Ladies' Lodge), 1889-1890

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Building of West Villa (Ladies' Lodge), 1889-1890

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