Asylum Collection (page 16)

Broadmoor - view of the terrace where male prisoners were ab
Broadmoor opened as an asylum in 1863 to female patients and to male patients the following year. The building was designed by military engineer, Major General Joshua Jebb

The Hanwell Asylum
A exterior view of the Hanwell asylum in north-west London. The asylum opened in 1831, on the outskirts of London. Patients were encouraged to become self-sufficient

Miss Gabrielle Ray
Gabrielle Ray (1883-1973), British stage actress brushing her hair and wearing pyjamas. Ray was a star of the Gaiety Theatre and was adored by fans for her beauty and dancing

Robbing the Orchard by Louis Wain
An unusual illustration by Louis Wain, more usually known for his cat drawings, showing a group of children stealing apples from an orchard

Foundling Prayer
Group of orphans saying their prayers in the New York Foundling Asylum

Asylum Dining Hall
The dining room of the Asylum, or House of Refuge, at Lambeth, for the reception of friendless and deserted girls

Broadmoor Asylum
Broadmoor, near Sandhurst, Berkshire

Colney Hatch
Entertainment for the patients at the Middlesex Lunatic Asylum, Colney Hatch

Larbert Asylum / Scotland
The Larbert Asylum, Scotland. The communal dining hall

London Asylum / Grant / 1838
Interior of an unnamed lunatic asylum in London: inmates draw on the walls, look up at the high windows or read distractedly

Asylum of St. Anne / 1871
Female patients in the grounds of Sainte-Anne asylum in Paris

Insane Patients
Mental patients in the grounds of a French asylum - almost certainly the Hopital Saint- Anne, on the outskirts of Paris

School Certificate Art
George Percy Carter of the Asylum for Fatherless Children Reedham, Surrey got a " Credit" pass for drawing in Standard VII. He is obviously more of a mathematician than artist!

Sainte-Anne Asylum / 1871
Sainte-Anne asylum on the outskirts of Paris - the quarter for violent and insane patients

Cripplegate Asylum
London : Asylum for the Houseless Poor, Cripplegate

Broadmoor / Male Rec. Room
BROADMOOR ASYLUM - Mens Recreation Room

Medical / Insanity / Patient
The American patient James Norris in chains at Bethlehem Hospital, London

Scene at La Salpetriere in Paris
A scene at La Salpetriere, Paris, where Philippe Pinel orders the manacles removed from the mental patients

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Step into the haunting history of asylums with these captivating glimpses into some of the most renowned institutions. From Warwick County Mental Hospital in Hatton, Warwickshire to North Wales Lunatic Asylum in Denbigh, North Wales, each asylum holds its own dark secrets and tales. In the late 19th century, under the watchful eye of Charcot & Asylum Patient at Stone Asylum in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, groundbreaking research on mental health was conducted. Meanwhile, Banstead Asylum in Surrey provided solace for those seeking refuge from their troubled minds. As we journey through time and space, we stumble upon Licensed Victuallers Asylum - a sanctuary for those who once served us drinks but now needed support themselves. And not far away lies County Lunatic Asylum in Colney Hatch, Middlesex; its imposing structure standing as a stark reminder of society's approach to mental illness during that era. Moving further northwards brings us to Parkside Asylum nestled amidst Macclesfield's picturesque landscapes in Cheshire. Here patients found respite from their inner demons while surrounded by nature's healing touch. Venturing south again leads us to Tooting Bec Asylum in Surrey where compassionate care was offered alongside innovative treatment methods. Derby County Mental Hospital stands tall among the rolling hills of Mickleover, Derbyshire - an institution dedicated to providing hope and recovery for countless individuals battling their own minds. Finally, our journey concludes at Exminster Asylum located amidst Devon's tranquil countryside. This asylum embraced patients with open arms and strived towards creating an environment conducive to healing and growth. These snapshots offer mere glimpses into the intricate tapestry woven within these walls – stories untold yet deeply etched into history's fabric. The echoes of pain mingling with whispers of resilience remind us that behind every locked door lay lives yearning for understanding and compassion beyond measure.