In 1608 the Minims accepted the donation .
In 1608 the Minims built the adjoining friary which they maintained until 1866 ; since 1870 it hosted the Royal Gimnasium , and , after 1870 , the Civic Hospital .
In 1608 the Minims accepted the donation and built the adjoining friary which they maintained until 1866 ; since 1870 it hosted the Royal Gimnasium , and , after 1870 , the Civic Hospital .