Seacroft Hospital

In 1893, a pivotal decision was made to create a facility dedicated to the care of individuals suffering from infectious diseases. A temporary hospital was established at the Seacroft Estate, the former site of Manston Hall. The current structure was completed in 1904, originally accommodating 482 patients. Alongside it, a clock tower was constructed, which also functions as a water tower with a capacity of 28,000 gallons; this tower is recognized as a Grade II listed building. The hospital became part of the National Health Service in 1948. In June 2006, the Seacroft Specialist Rehabilitation Centre was inaugurated.

By 2008, many of the buildings were in disrepair, prompting the health authority to contemplate selling the older sections of the hospital for redevelopment. In 2009, the hospital gained attention for its innovative use of the Nintendo Wii Fit video game, which helped patients with prosthetic limbs learn to use them more effectively. In 2014, a portion of the site was sold to the Homes and Communities Agency for approximately £6 million. The following year, developers Keepmoat and Strata revealed plans to construct around 700 homes on the site.