James Gray: There is not a clue as to the age of this old photograph. I have been unable to discover when the trees were planted in Paston Place. My opinion is that this dates from the 1860s or early 1870s. jgc_23_029
James Gray: The larger photograph is a later one, although by only a few years, judging by the slight growth of trees. Note the removal of the lamp post from outside the entrance in Eastern Road to half way down Paston Place. jgc_23_045
2018: This photograph cannot do justice to the beautiful symmetry of the original Barry building pictured in Gray’s 19th century picture. Both East and West Wings are now obscured by more modern hospital buildings but the central pediment is still clearly visible from this location on Paston Place. (Photographer: David Jackson)