Asylum Collection (page 5)

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

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

Starcross Institution, Exeter, Devon
Boys gardening at what was variously known as the Western Counties Idiot Asylum and the Training School for Feeble-minded Children

London Orphan Asylum Lobby Card
A card pleading the case of Elizabeth Rose Shepherd which was distributed to those eligible to vote at an election of entrants to the London Orphan Asylum, Clapton. Date: 1857

London Asylum for the Deaf, Margate Branch
Two children, identified as Evan Williams (with Indian clubs) and Rhoda Pippeck (with barbells), both inmates of the Margate branch of the London Asylum for the Support and Education of the Deaf

British Orphan Asylum, Slough
Children in front of the British Orphan Asylum, Slough - then in Buckinghamshire. The building, formerly a hotel, was taken over in the 1920s by the Licensed Victuallers School. Date: Date unknown

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - mashing barmaids. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - picture postcard collecting. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - betting systems. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - Triplets. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man behind bars. In the Asylum - Politics. Date: 20th century

Fancy Sale and Opening of the Asylum for Aged Governesses, at Kentish-Town (engraving)
1618196 Fancy Sale and Opening of the Asylum for Aged Governesses, at Kentish-Town (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Asylum for the Temporary Reception of Insane Soldiers, at Fort Pitt, Chatham (engraving)
1587408 Asylum for the Temporary Reception of Insane Soldiers, at Fort Pitt, Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 3 from
REV287077 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 3 from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, delirium, lust, plate XXXVI from
REV287070 Hysterical epilepsy, delirium, lust, plate XXXVI from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, permanent contraction, plate XXVIII from
REV287066 Hysterical epilepsy, permanent contraction, plate XXVIII from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, third period, plate XXVI from
REV287065 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, third period, plate XXVI from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Memorial to poet and musician Ivor Gurney, Belgium
Similar in design to those for Ledwidge and Chavasse, the memorial was unveiled on 12 September 2007, the initiative of Piet Chielens and the Friends of the In Flanders Fields Museum

Stafford Prison and County Asylum
An aerial view of Stafford Prison (centre) and County Asylum (upper centre). Date: 1920s

Wanstead Infant Orphan Asylum - Election Lobby Card
A card lobbying for support for Robert Wilfrid Dickson, a candidate in an election for new admissions to the Wanstead Infant Orphan Asylum. Date: 1848

Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum, Bushey - Candidate List
Details of boy candidates being proposed for election for admission to the Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum, Bushey, Hertfordshire. Date: 1908

Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum, Bushey - Polling Paper
Polling paper issued to electors choosing applicants to be admitted to the Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum, Bushey, Hertfordshire. Date: 1908

Liverpool Female Orphan Asylum
An early view of girls in front of the Female Orphan Asylum on Myrtle Street, Liverpool. Date: 1840s

Dance in a Madhouse, 1917 (litho)
SD213621 Dance in a Madhouse, 1917 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 46.9x61.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum Purchase; American, out of copyright

The Hospital, plate 15 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War
XIR172408 The Hospital, plate 15 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c.1590-1661) 1633 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot

The fascines of Charity (Doctor Luyss service). Scene at the Hopital de la Charite
JLJ4621993 The fascines of Charity (Doctor Luyss service). Scene at the HA'pital de la Charite in Paris: patients with hysteria

"Not every fool is in the hospital. "Illustration from a collection of 18th
GIA4786419 " Not every fool is in the hospital." Illustration from a collection of 18th century proverbs by Unknown artist

"One by one the terrified women were brought down"(engraving)
5995129 " One by one the terrified women were brought down" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Royal British Female Orphan Asylum, Stoke Damerel, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon. Under the immediate patronage of the Queen, for the support of 100 female orphans of sailors, soldiers

Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum at Colney Hatch, near Friern Barnet, Middlesex (North London), seen from the railway bridge. The foundation stone was laid in 1849 by Prince Albert

Wadsley Asylum, Sheffield
A view of Wadsley Asylum opened in 1872 near Sheffield. It was various known as the South Yorkshire Asylum, the West Riding Asylum

Infant Orphan Asylum, Wanstead
Entrance lodge at the Infant Orphan Asylum, Wanstead, London. Date: Date unknown

The Convulsionaries of the parish cemetery Saint-Medard in Paris
CHT382713 The Convulsionaries of the parish cemetery Saint-Medard in Paris, illustration from La verite des miracles de M. de Paris

Advertisement for London Lock Hospital and Asylum, Harrow Road, London (engraving)
607523 Advertisement for London Lock Hospital and Asylum, Harrow Road, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The centenary fete of the Asylum for Female Orphans (engraving)
604627 The centenary fete of the Asylum for Female Orphans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the asylum in St Georges Fields (w / c on paper)
604605 View of the asylum in St Georges Fields (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the asylum in St Georges Fields)

The gymnasium of the Asylum for Idiots (engraving)
604603 The gymnasium of the Asylum for Idiots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The gymnasium of the Asylum for Idiots, Park House, Highgate, London)

The Asylum for Idiots (engraving)
604604 The Asylum for Idiots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Asylum for Idiots, Park House, Highgate, London)

Dementia, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport
CHT280166 Dementia, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport medical, hygienique et medico-legal by Etienne Esquirol (1772-1840) 1838 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Tardieu

Hysterical epilepsy, contortions, plate XXXVIII from
REV287072 Hysterical epilepsy, contortions, plate XXXVIII from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, repugnance, plate XXXV from
REV287069 Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, repugnance, plate XXXV from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, plate V from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere
REV287042 Hysterical epilepsy, plate V from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P. Regnard, Paris, 1876 (albumen print) by Regnard

Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, anguish, plate XXIX from
REV239595 Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, anguish, plate XXIX from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, crucifixion, plate VI from
REV239594 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, crucifixion, plate VI from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Southwest view of Bethlem or Bedlam Hospital and London Wall, 1814. In the 18th century, visitors paid a penny at the Penny Gate to view the inmates

Parts of the London Wall and Bethlem or Bedlam Hospital, built in 1675. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London, 1814

Howard Visiting a Lazaretto (pen & ink and wash on paper)
AGN270961 Howard Visiting a Lazaretto (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Romney, George (1734-1802); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.