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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: Brookwood Common, near Woking, Surrey (engraving)

Brookwood Common, near Woking, Surrey (engraving)
1041746 Brookwood Common, near Woking, Surrey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brookwood Common, near Woking, Surrey)

Background imageAsylum Collection: The New Settlement of Rugby, Tennessee, USA (engraving)

The New Settlement of Rugby, Tennessee, USA (engraving)
1037667 The New Settlement of Rugby, Tennessee, USA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Settlement of Rugby, Tennessee, USA)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Foot-Races at the Annual Festival of the Asylum for Idiots, Earlswood (engraving)

Foot-Races at the Annual Festival of the Asylum for Idiots, Earlswood (engraving)
1103369 Foot-Races at the Annual Festival of the Asylum for Idiots, Earlswood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Founders Day at Raines Hospital (engraving)

Founders Day at Raines Hospital (engraving)
1049246 Founders Day at Raines Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Founders Day at Raines Hospital)

Background imageAsylum Collection: St Lukes Hospital for Lunatics, Old Street (engraving)

St Lukes Hospital for Lunatics, Old Street (engraving)
559518 St Lukes Hospital for Lunatics, Old Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Lukes Hospital for Lunatics)

Background imageAsylum Collection: The Madhouse, 1865

The Madhouse, 1865
FTB64558 The Madhouse, 1865 by Signorini, Telemaco (1836-1901); Galleria Internazionale d Arte Moderna, Ca Pesaro, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAsylum Collection: Asylum for Worthy Aged and Decayed Freemasons (engraving)

Asylum for Worthy Aged and Decayed Freemasons (engraving)
5213141 Asylum for Worthy Aged and Decayed Freemasons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asylum for Worthy Aged and Decayed Freemasons, Mr Daukes)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: Entrance Hall (b / w photo)

Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: Entrance Hall (b / w photo)
5989750 Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: Entrance Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance Hall)

Background imageAsylum Collection: The largest asylum for the insane in America (b / w photo)

The largest asylum for the insane in America (b / w photo)
6002635 The largest asylum for the insane in America (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The largest asylum for the insane in America)

Background imageAsylum Collection: The New Asylum for Idiots, at Earlswood Common, Redhill, Surrey (engraving)

The New Asylum for Idiots, at Earlswood Common, Redhill, Surrey (engraving)
1618825 The New Asylum for Idiots, at Earlswood Common, Redhill, Surrey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Asylum for Idiots, at Earlswood Common)

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

L Plate au beurre, number 173, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_7_23: Medical, Folie
ICA4892025 L Plate au beurre, number 173, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_7_23: Medical, Folie, Suicide - Illustration by Aristide Delannoy (1874-1911) by Delannoy

Background imageAsylum Collection: L Plate au beurre, number 173, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_7_23: Medical

L Plate au beurre, number 173, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_7_23: Medical
ICA4891952 L Plate au beurre, number 173, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_7_23: Medical, Folie - Illustration by Aristide Delannoy (1874-1911) by Delannoy

Background imageAsylum Collection: A Present from the Queen to the Lepers of Robben Island, the Presentation of Her Majestys Portrait

A Present from the Queen to the Lepers of Robben Island, the Presentation of Her Majestys Portrait to the Asylum
1062577 A Present from the Queen to the Lepers of Robben Island, the Presentation of Her Majestys Portrait to the Asylum (engraving) by English School

Background imageAsylum Collection: A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)
1071401 A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, 1st State, 1735 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 34.6x38.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

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

Group of little girls posed on a small stage holding fans
1078781 Group of little girls posed on a small stage holding fans, probably the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, Kingsbridge, Bronx, c.1911 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Background imageAsylum Collection: Group portrait of unidentified little girls, probably the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum

Group portrait of unidentified little girls, probably the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum
1078745 Group portrait of unidentified little girls, probably the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, Kingsbridge, Bronx, c.1910 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Background imageAsylum Collection: The Asylum for Female Orphans (engraving)

The Asylum for Female Orphans (engraving)
960594 The Asylum for Female Orphans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Asylum for Female Orphans)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Doctor Philippe PINEL (1745 - 1826) liberating the insane from their chains by Tony

Doctor Philippe PINEL (1745 - 1826) liberating the insane from their chains by Tony
LSE4094298 Doctor Philippe PINEL (1745 - 1826) liberating the insane from their chains by Tony Norbert Fleury, 1795. by Robert-Fleury

Background imageAsylum Collection: In a homeless shelter. A l asile de nuit in Paris - Illustration for Le petit Journal

In a homeless shelter. A l asile de nuit in Paris - Illustration for Le petit Journal
XEE4159213 In a homeless shelter. A l asile de nuit in Paris - Illustration for Le petit Journal, 15 February 1903. by French School

Background imageAsylum Collection: L asile Sainte Anne (Sainte-Anne) a Paris: le refectoire - Engraving In '

L asile Sainte Anne (Sainte-Anne) a Paris: le refectoire - Engraving In "
XEE4149604 L asile Sainte Anne (Sainte-Anne) a Paris: le refectoire - Engraving In " Le Journal Illustree", 1869 - Sainte-Anne (Sainte-Anne) asylum in Paris

Background imageAsylum Collection: Salpetriere hyene or monomaniac of envy Portrait of an old woman suffering from mental

Salpetriere hyene or monomaniac of envy Portrait of an old woman suffering from mental
JLJ4662664 Salpetriere hyene or monomaniac of envy Portrait of an old woman suffering from mental illness. Painting by Theodore Gericault (1791-1824) 1822 Sun

Background imageAsylum Collection: Saint Paul Hospital in Saint Remy de Provence (Saint-Remy-de-Provence)

Saint Paul Hospital in Saint Remy de Provence (Saint-Remy-de-Provence)
JLJ4679657 Saint Paul Hospital in Saint Remy de Provence (Saint-Remy-de-Provence). Painting by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) 1889 Sun. 0, 63x0, 48m

Background imageAsylum Collection: Dining Hall (coloured engraving)

Dining Hall (coloured engraving)
810980 Dining Hall (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, T. (1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C. (1762-1832) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dining Hall, Asylum)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Asylum for Fatherless Children in Course of Erection at Denmark Hill (engraving)

Asylum for Fatherless Children in Course of Erection at Denmark Hill (engraving)
2772348 Asylum for Fatherless Children in Course of Erection at Denmark Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Philippe Pinel (chromolitho)

Philippe Pinel (chromolitho)
667044 Philippe Pinel (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philippe Pinel. French educational card, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAsylum Collection: View of Asylum and Saint-Remy Chapel; Vue de l Asile et de la Chapelle de Saint-Remy

View of Asylum and Saint-Remy Chapel; Vue de l Asile et de la Chapelle de Saint-Remy
653231 View of Asylum and Saint-Remy Chapel; Vue de l Asile et de la Chapelle de Saint-Remy, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Gogh

Background imageAsylum Collection: Conservatory of the Asylum for Idiots (engraving)

Conservatory of the Asylum for Idiots (engraving)
604634 Conservatory of the Asylum for Idiots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Scene in Bedlam, plate VIII, from A Rakes Progress

Scene in Bedlam, plate VIII, from A Rakes Progress
STC451150 Scene in Bedlam, plate VIII, from A Rakes Progress, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Background imageAsylum Collection: Strange method of managing a madman; A maniac chloroformed (engraving)

Strange method of managing a madman; A maniac chloroformed (engraving)
736077 Strange method of managing a madman; A maniac chloroformed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: Ladies Terrace (b / w photo)
5989765 Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: Ladies Terrace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladies Terrace)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: A Dining Hall (b / w photo)

Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: A Dining Hall (b / w photo)
5989751 Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: A Dining Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dining Hall)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Asylum for the indigent blind (engraving)

Asylum for the indigent blind (engraving)
585335 Asylum for the indigent blind (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asylum for the indigent blind, Westminster Road, Southwark, London)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Melancholia, c. 1670-1700 (carved stone)

Melancholia, c. 1670-1700 (carved stone)
XJF465154 Melancholia, c.1670-1700 (carved stone) by Cibber, Caius Gabriel (1630-1700); Bethlem Museum of the Mind, Beckenham

Background imageAsylum Collection: St Lukes Hospital for Lunatics, Old Street (coloured engraving)

St Lukes Hospital for Lunatics, Old Street (coloured engraving)
559524 St Lukes Hospital for Lunatics, Old Street (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Lukes Hospital for Lunatics)

Background imageAsylum Collection: St Lukes Hospital (coloured engraving)

St Lukes Hospital (coloured engraving)
559579 St Lukes Hospital (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Lukes Hospital)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, plate XXXVII from

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, plate XXXVII from
REV287071 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, plate XXXVII from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageAsylum Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, disdain, plate XXXI from

Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, disdain, plate XXXI from
REV287067 Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, disdain, plate XXXI from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageAsylum Collection: Attack of hysteria, third phase, plate IV from Iconographie Photographique de La

Attack of hysteria, third phase, plate IV from Iconographie Photographique de La
REV287041 Attack of hysteria, third phase, plate IV from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageAsylum Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 2 from

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 2 from
REV287076 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 2 from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageAsylum Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 1 from

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 1 from
REV287075 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 1 from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageAsylum Collection: Depressive woman, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le

Depressive woman, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le
CHT280165 Depressive woman, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport medical, hygienique et medico-legal by Etienne Esquirol (1772-1840) 1838 (engraving) (b/w photo)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Idiot, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne Dominique Esquirol

Idiot, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne Dominique Esquirol
CHT280154 Idiot, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne Dominique Esquirol (1772-1840) on the lunatics of the Salpetriere asylum, c.1818 (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Gabriel

Background imageAsylum Collection: Study of captives in a prison or lazaretto with a robed figure in their mists

Study of captives in a prison or lazaretto with a robed figure in their mists
AGN271138 Study of captives in a prison or lazaretto with a robed figure in their mists (brown ink & wash over pencil on paper) by Romney, George (1734-1802); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s

Background imageAsylum Collection: An Excursion into R... Hall, 1812 (coloured engraving)

An Excursion into R... Hall, 1812 (coloured engraving)
LMG162286 An Excursion into R.... Hall, 1812 (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English

Background imageAsylum Collection: Bethlem Hospital, c. 1747

Bethlem Hospital, c. 1747
CF71900 Bethlem Hospital, c.1747 by Haytley, Edward (fl.1746-61); 56 diam. cm; Coram in the care of the Foundling Museum, London; eCoram in the care of the Foundling Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageAsylum Collection: The large Courtyard of the Lepers Home, 1735 (oil on canvas)

The large Courtyard of the Lepers Home, 1735 (oil on canvas)
5895285 The large Courtyard of the Lepers Home, 1735 (oil on canvas) by Chalon, Louis (1687-1741); 41x52 cm; Historical Museum, Amsterdam

Background imageAsylum Collection: The Five Principal Institutions founded by the late Dr Andrew Reed (engraving)

The Five Principal Institutions founded by the late Dr Andrew Reed (engraving)
1620214 The Five Principal Institutions founded by the late Dr Andrew Reed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAsylum Collection: Un atelier de Jeunes filles idiotes a la Salpetriere a Paris

Un atelier de Jeunes filles idiotes a la Salpetriere a Paris
XEE4132871 Un atelier de Jeunes filles idiotes A la Salpetriere A Paris, In " le journal de la jeunesse" 1887. by French School



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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.