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Plan of Bethlem Hospital, Wards, and Gardens (engraving)
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Plan of Bethlem Hospital, Wards, and Gardens (engraving)
1616930 Plan of Bethlem Hospital, Wards, and Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Bethlem Hospital, Wards, and Gardens. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 March 1843.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22555704
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Architectural Plans Bath Bavarian Beer Beer Bethlem Hospital Bread Carpenters Cellar Cistern Closet Coals Criminal Drank Drying Front Hospitals Keeper Kitchen Laundry Loaves Lodge Patients Ward Wards Warm Wash White Bread Wing Yard Booze
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This engraving titled "Plan of Bethlem Hospital, Wards, and Gardens" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the intricate architecture and daily life within this renowned institution. The image showcases the various elements that made up Bethlem Hospital, including its wards, gardens, and surrounding structures. The print reveals a bustling scene with female patients diligently engaged in laundry work while male carpenters skillfully craft furniture nearby. In one corner stands a lodge where keepers oversee the activities of both criminal and non-criminal patients. The ward is divided into warm and cold sections to cater to different needs. Architectural plans are scattered across tables as architects meticulously design new additions to enhance patient care. A kitchen can be seen bustling with activity as meals are prepared for those residing within these walls. Bread is baked fresh in cellars while coals are used for warmth during colder days. The presence of alcohol is evident through barrels labeled "Bavarian beer" reminding us that even in such an environment dedicated to healing, indulgence was not entirely absent. This detailed illustration offers valuable insight into the inner workings of Bethlem Hospital during this era - from food supply management to architectural designs aimed at providing comfort and solace amidst challenging circumstances. As we observe this historical print, we cannot help but appreciate how far our understanding of mental health has evolved since then while acknowledging the importance of preserving such artifacts that shed light on our past struggles and triumphs in caring for those affected by
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