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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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Caterham Asylum Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into history with a powerful depiction of a male training workshop at the Caterham Imbeciles Asylum. Established in 1870 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board, this institution in Surrey was dedicated to caring for London's sick poor with mental health conditions. This poster print is an excellent addition to any historical or mental health-themed collection, igniting conversations and adding character to your space. Immerse yourself in the past with this intriguing and thought-provoking piece from Media Storehouse.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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