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Step into the haunting history of asylums with these captivating glimpses into some of the most renowned institutions

Background imageAsylum Collection: These are scenes from the London Orphan Asylum in Watford. 1) boys doing drill 2) the boys band 3

These are scenes from the London Orphan Asylum in Watford. 1) boys doing drill 2) the boys band 3) sewing class 4) the Prince of Wales proposing the toast of the asylum at the Jubilee Dinner at

Background imageAsylum Collection: Asylum of Charenton, France, 1875 (engraving)

Asylum of Charenton, France, 1875 (engraving)
PCT4824269 Asylum of Charenton, France, 1875 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Asylum d'alienes at the beginning of the twentieth century - engraving by Claverie in)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Mental hospital, 1895, Sivio Rotta (painting)

Mental hospital, 1895, Sivio Rotta (painting)
7062869 Mental hospital, 1895, Sivio Rotta (painting) by Rotta, Silvio Giulio (1853-1913); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Mental hospital)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Camille Claudel (1864-1943), at the Asylum of Alienes de Montvergues in Monfavet (France)

Camille Claudel (1864-1943), at the Asylum of Alienes de Montvergues in Monfavet (France)
LSE4313715 Camille Claudel (1864-1943), at the Asylum of Alienes de Montvergues in Monfavet (France). Photographic portrait 1929, by William Elborne. Withdrawal

Background imageAsylum Collection: Salamon de Caus at Bicetre, 1640-76. Creator: Jacques Courtois

Salamon de Caus at Bicetre, 1640-76. Creator: Jacques Courtois
Salamon de Caus at Bicetre, 1640-76

Background imageAsylum Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 173, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_7_23: Medical, Folie

L Assiette au Beurre, number 173, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_7_23: Medical, Folie, Repression (lithograph)
ICA4891885 L Assiette au Beurre, number 173, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_7_23: Medical, Folie, Repression (lithograph) by Delannoy, Aristide (1874-1911); (add.info.: L Plate au beurre, number 173)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Electrotherapy of the Salpetriere, here the electric baths and localized electrification in 1887

Electrotherapy of the Salpetriere, here the electric baths and localized electrification in 1887 (engraving)
XEE3614285 Electrotherapy of the Salpetriere, here the electric baths and localized electrification in 1887 (engraving) by Vierge, Daniel Urrabieta (1851-1904); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti

Background imageAsylum Collection: Revolutions in Latin America (litho)

Revolutions in Latin America (litho)
6014094 Revolutions in Latin America (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolutions in Latin America)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Electrotherapy at the Salpetriere: diagnosis by Dr. Vigouroux in 1887 (engraving)

Electrotherapy at the Salpetriere: diagnosis by Dr. Vigouroux in 1887 (engraving)
XEE3614284 Electrotherapy at the Salpetriere: diagnosis by Dr. Vigouroux in 1887 (engraving) by Vierge, Daniel Urrabieta (1851-1904); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti

Background imageAsylum Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 173, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_7_23: Medical, Folie (lithograph)

L Assiette au Beurre, number 173, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_7_23: Medical, Folie (lithograph)
ICA4891970 L Assiette au Beurre, number 173, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_7_23: Medical, Folie (lithograph) by Delannoy, Aristide (1874-1911); (add.info.: L Plate au beurre, number 173)

Background imageAsylum Collection: A doctor injured by a lunatic at the asylum of Clermont, France (colour litho)

A doctor injured by a lunatic at the asylum of Clermont, France (colour litho)
2779188 A doctor injured by a lunatic at the asylum of Clermont, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAsylum Collection: A New Kind Battle (Colour Litho)

A New Kind Battle (Colour Litho)
2809100 A New Kind Battle (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of battle)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Practice of assistance and miraculous healing of Aubigan, illustration from La verite des miracles

Practice of assistance and miraculous healing of Aubigan, illustration from La verite des miracles de M. de Paris
CHT382715 Practice of assistance and miraculous healing of Aubigan, illustration from La verite des miracles de M. de Paris

Background imageAsylum Collection: Practice of assistance to Gabrielle Moler, illustration from La verite des miracles de M. de Paris

Practice of assistance to Gabrielle Moler, illustration from La verite des miracles de M. de Paris
CHT382714 Practice of assistance to Gabrielle Moler, illustration from La verite des miracles de M. de Paris... by Louis Basile Carre de Montgeron (1686-1754) 1747

Background imageAsylum Collection: Asylum for Deaf and Dumb, Old Kent Road, London. Date: 1822

Asylum for Deaf and Dumb, Old Kent Road, London. Date: 1822

Background imageAsylum Collection: DDE-90029672

DDE-90029672
Vincent Van Gogh's bedroom at Saint Paul de-Mausole, the asylum where he was treated 1889-1890, Saint Remy de-Provence, France. Date: 26/03/2009

Background imageAsylum Collection: Patient at Sainte Anne hospital (engraving)

Patient at Sainte Anne hospital (engraving)
1737154 Patient at Sainte Anne hospital (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: A man with a straitjacket in a padded cell. Sainte Anne hospital, 19th century.)

Background imageAsylum Collection: The poor of Paris, early 20th century (drawing)

The poor of Paris, early 20th century (drawing)
AIS5356090 The poor of Paris, early 20th century (drawing) by Thiriat, Paul (1868-1943); (add.info.: The dormitory of women in the Saint Anne hospital in Paris housing the mentally ill)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Asile (des pauvres); Asylum; Spittel (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Asile (des pauvres); Asylum; Spittel (engraving)
7194746 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Asile (des pauvres); Asylum; Spittel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asile (des pauvres); Asylum; Spittel

Background imageAsylum Collection: Ancien hopital a Sens (Yonne) (engraving)

Ancien hopital a Sens (Yonne) (engraving)
7179609 Ancien hopital a Sens (Yonne) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancien hopital a Sens (Yonne)

Background imageAsylum Collection: 'Vue de l asile et de la Chapelle de Saint-Remy'(View of the asylum and chapel at Saint Remy)

"Vue de l asile et de la Chapelle de Saint-Remy"(View of the asylum and chapel at Saint Remy)
FIA5391129 " Vue de l asile et de la Chapelle de Saint-Remy" (View of the asylum and chapel at Saint Remy) Paysage a Saint Remy de Provence (Saint-Remy-de-Provence)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Royal Military Asylum, Chelsea (litho)

Royal Military Asylum, Chelsea (litho)
7188428 Royal Military Asylum, Chelsea (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Military Asylum, Chelsea)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Deaf and Dumb Asylum (litho)

Deaf and Dumb Asylum (litho)
7199522 Deaf and Dumb Asylum (litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deaf and Dumb Asylum. Illustration for Views of Sydney (np, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Background imageAsylum Collection: Study for St. Lukes Hospital, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Study for St. Lukes Hospital, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Background imageAsylum Collection: Dottyville Again, 1899. Creator: Philip William May

Dottyville Again, 1899. Creator: Philip William May
Dottyville Again, 1899

Background imageAsylum Collection: Bandbox Design (Deaf and Dumb Asylum), c. 1939. Creator: Martin Partyka

Bandbox Design (Deaf and Dumb Asylum), c. 1939. Creator: Martin Partyka
Bandbox Design (Deaf and Dumb Asylum), c. 1939

Background imageAsylum Collection: View of the former Pie hospital in the rue Lacepede in Paris Painting by Victor Dargaud

View of the former Pie hospital in the rue Lacepede in Paris Painting by Victor Dargaud
JLJ4574794 View of the former Pie hospital in the rue Lacepede in Paris Painting by Victor Dargaud (ca. 1850-ca. 1913) 1904 Sun

Background imageAsylum Collection: Marion Delorme (or Marie de Lon, Lady of Lorme, 1611-1650) and Edward Somerset

Marion Delorme (or Marie de Lon, Lady of Lorme, 1611-1650) and Edward Somerset
XEE4150994 Marion Delorme (or Marie de Lon, Lady of Lorme, 1611-1650) and Edward Somerset, Marquis of Worcester (1601-1667) in 1641 they would have seen Solomon de Caux (Solomon de Caus) (1576-1626)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: Tower, from Terrace (b / w photo)

Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: Tower, from Terrace (b / w photo)
5989764 Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: Tower, from Terrace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tower, from Terrace)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: A Gallery, Ladies Side (b / w photo)

Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: A Gallery, Ladies Side (b / w photo)
5989759 Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: A Gallery, Ladies Side (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gallery, Ladies Side)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: Ladies Tennis Courts (b / w photo)

Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: Ladies Tennis Courts (b / w photo)
5989767 Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: Ladies Tennis Courts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladies Tennis Courts)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: A Gallery, Ladies Side (b / w photo)

Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: A Gallery, Ladies Side (b / w photo)
5989762 Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: A Gallery, Ladies Side (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gallery, Ladies Side)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Home for Indigent Widows and Single Women, Philadelphia (b / w photo)

Home for Indigent Widows and Single Women, Philadelphia (b / w photo)
5891954 Home for Indigent Widows and Single Women, Philadelphia (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: From a scrapbook compiled by Castner)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Four Regents and the House Father of the Amsterdam Lepers Asylum

Four Regents and the House Father of the Amsterdam Lepers Asylum
5916339 Four Regents and the House Father of the Amsterdam Lepers Asylum, 1624 (oil on panel) by Valckert, Werner Jacobsz van den (1585-1627); 134x209 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageAsylum Collection: The Centenary Fete of the Asylum for Female Orphans, the Archbishop of Canterbury saying Grace

The Centenary Fete of the Asylum for Female Orphans, the Archbishop of Canterbury saying Grace (engraving)
1619169 The Centenary Fete of the Asylum for Female Orphans, the Archbishop of Canterbury saying Grace (engraving) by English School

Background imageAsylum Collection: Group of little girls posed on the steps to the chapel

Group of little girls posed on the steps to the chapel
1078782 Group of little girls posed on the steps to the chapel, probably the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, Kingsbridge, Bronx, c.1911 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Background imageAsylum Collection: Group of little girls posed on a small stage holding dolls

Group of little girls posed on a small stage holding dolls
1078780 Group of little girls posed on a small stage holding dolls, probably the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, Kingsbridge, Bronx, c.1911 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Background imageAsylum Collection: New Asylum for Female Orphans at Beddington, near Croydon (engraving)

New Asylum for Female Orphans at Beddington, near Croydon (engraving)
1099230 New Asylum for Female Orphans at Beddington, near Croydon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Asylum for Female Orphans at Beddington)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Nomads from Asia coming into Egypt to solicit an asylum from the governor of a province (engraving)

Nomads from Asia coming into Egypt to solicit an asylum from the governor of a province (engraving)
1092874 Nomads from Asia coming into Egypt to solicit an asylum from the governor of a province (engraving) by French School

Background imageAsylum Collection: Kindergarteners on stage: very small girls perform on a small stage

Kindergarteners on stage: very small girls perform on a small stage
1078783 Kindergarteners on stage: very small girls perform on a small stage, probably the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, Kingsbridge, Bronx, c.1911 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Background imageAsylum Collection: London as seen from a Balloon (engraving)

London as seen from a Balloon (engraving)
1061644 London as seen from a Balloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London as seen from a Balloon)

Background imageAsylum Collection: The Asylum for Fatherless Children, near Croydon, Surrey (engraving)

The Asylum for Fatherless Children, near Croydon, Surrey (engraving)
1097700 The Asylum for Fatherless Children, near Croydon, Surrey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Asylum for Fatherless Children, near Croydon)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Orphanage and Asylum for Idiot Children, at Baldovan, near Dundee (engraving)

Orphanage and Asylum for Idiot Children, at Baldovan, near Dundee (engraving)
1097184 Orphanage and Asylum for Idiot Children, at Baldovan, near Dundee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orphanage and Asylum for Idiot Children)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Asylum of the Fishmongers and Poulterers Institution, Wood-Green, near Hornsey (engraving)

Asylum of the Fishmongers and Poulterers Institution, Wood-Green, near Hornsey (engraving)
1095978 Asylum of the Fishmongers and Poulterers Institution, Wood-Green, near Hornsey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Title Page to Lucida Intervalla by James Carkesse

Title Page to Lucida Intervalla by James Carkesse
XJF465159 Title Page to Lucida Intervalla by James Carkesse, published 1679 (printed paper) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Royal College, Chelsea (engraving)

Royal College, Chelsea (engraving)
582041 Royal College, Chelsea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal College, Chelsea.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Background imageAsylum Collection: Rev Dr Perry, Headmaster, Royal Asylum of St. Anne s

Rev Dr Perry, Headmaster, Royal Asylum of St. Anne s
Rev Dr Perry, Headmaster and Chaplain of the Royal Asylum of St Anne s, a school in Redhill, Surrey, seen here sitting on a bench in Arthur Trowers garden

Background imageAsylum Collection: Man bending prison bars (litho)

Man bending prison bars (litho)
3096387 Man bending prison bars (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man bending prison bars)



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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.