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Caterham Asylum, Surrey - Male Training
A male training workshop at Caterham Imbeciles Asylum. Like its twin at Leavesden, the asylum was established in 1870 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board for Londons sick poor with mental conditions such as epilepsy and severe learning difficulties. Date: circa 1923
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Media ID 23100122
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Asylum Asylums Caterham Conditions Difficulties Epilepsy Established Imbeciles Learning Leavesden Like Londons Mental Metropolitan Poor Severe Sick Twin Workshop
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the past with a glimpse into the Male Training workshop at Caterham Asylum in Surrey. Established in 1870 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board, this institution, much like its twin at Leavesden, provided care for London's sick poor with mental conditions. This rights-managed print is not only a fascinating historical document, but also an intriguing piece of art for your home or office. Add character and depth to your space with this unique and thought-provoking photograph.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.6cm (11" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment from the past at the Caterham Imbeciles Asylum in Surrey, England, during a male training workshop around 1923. The Caterham Asylum, like its twin at Leavesden, was established in 1870 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board to provide care and support for London's sick poor, specifically those with mental conditions such as epilepsy and severe learning difficulties. The image shows a group of men, likely patients or residents of the asylum, engaged in a hands-on learning experience. They are gathered around a table, intently focused on their tasks, with one man demonstrating a technique to the others. The atmosphere is one of determination and purpose, as they strive to acquire new skills and abilities. The Caterham Asylum, which closed in 1993, was part of a larger movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to provide institutional care for individuals with mental health challenges. At the time, such institutions were seen as a more humane alternative to the previous practice of keeping people with mental health conditions in workhouses or prisons. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the efforts made to support and care for those with mental health challenges during a time when such care was not readily available in the community. It also highlights the importance of education and training in helping individuals to live fulfilling lives, a principle that remains relevant today.
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