Mentally Collection

Brockhall Hospital, Langho, near Blackburn, Lancashire
Aerial view of Brockhall Hospital at Langho, near Blackburn, Lancashire, established in 1904 by the Lancashire Inebriates Acts Board as an inebriate reformatory for women

Highwood Hospital, Brentwood, Essex
Aerial view of Highwood (or High Wood) Hospital, Brentwood, Essex, used for the care of children with tuberculosis. The site was originally opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 for

Henstead Union Workhouse, Swainsthorpe, Norfolk
The driveway up to Henstead Union workhouse at Swainsthorpe, Norfolk. The building, erected in 1836, was designed by John Brown

Highwood School, Brentwood, Essex
The administration block at Highwood (or High Wood) School, Brentwood, Essex. The school was opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 for the treatment of ophthalmia in children

Highwood Hospital, Brentwood, Essex
Children with tuberculosis at Highwood (or High Wood) Hospital, Brentwood, Essex. Beds were placed on the balconies to provide sun and fresh air

The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1998 The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

"Feeble and Ready-To-Halt bring up the rear"from The Pilgrim
5615821 " Feeble and Ready-To-Halt bring up the rear" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

The Polling, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated
STC451173 The Polling, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Man with mental disability and goitre
Man with an undetermined mental disability, also suffering with goitre : the two are generally associated, involving thyroid deficiency and impared development. See 10192038 for his daughter

Mentally deficient man - aged 35
A 35-year old French man with an undetermined mental disability. Date: circa 1880

Besford Court School, Worcestershire
An aerial view of Besford Court - a special school for Roman Catholic boys categorised in the jargon of the time as mentally defective. Date: Date unknown

A Cretin of Aosta, c. 1870 (wood engraving)
XJF872700 A Cretin of Aosta, c.1870 (wood engraving) by Whymper, Edward (1840-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proof illustration to Edward Whympers Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years)

Padded cell, Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire
A padded cell at Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire, used to hold mentally disturbed or violent prisoners. Some kind of calendar is scratched on the door. The inmate sits, head in hands

Seafield House, Seaforth, Liverpool. In 1914, the West Derby Union converted and extended a former convent on Waterloo Road at Seaforth to provide accommodation for what were then referred to as

Buckets & Spades Home, St Leonards on Sea, Sussex
The Buckets and Spades Home, St Leonards on Sea for mentally handicapped Jewish children

Insane tramp on the road
A tramp, aged 24, on the road, said to be insane by the former Oxford Liberal MP Frank Gray, who in the 1920s had a particular concern for tramps and vagrants

Cretin aged 15. Cretinism in infants and children is caused by defective thyroid gland and failure to produce the hormone thyroxine. Sufferers are mentally and physically retarded

Besford Court College, Worcestershire - Psychological Testin
A robed priest at Besford Court College, Worcestershire, conducts psychological testing on two inmates. The College was established in 1918 as an Industrial School for Roman Catholic mentally

Bristol Stoke Park Colony
A view of the Stoke Park Colony for mentally defective children, near Stapleton, Bristol. The institution was established in 1909 by the Rev Harold Nelson Burden

Bigods, Dunmow, Essex
Bigods - a large house at Dunmow which from around 1917 to 1931 was occupied by St Josephs Special School for Educable Mentally Defective Roman Catholic Boys. Date: circa 1905

The Polling, 1758 (engraving)
XJF393886 The Polling, 1758 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: from the Humours of an Election series; ); English, out of copyright

The Polling, engraved by George Presbury, from The Works of William Hogarth
KW281814 The Polling, engraved by George Presbury, from The Works of William Hogarth, published 1833 (litho) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vandalising Millet
A mentally disturbed man slashes Millets The Angelus in the Louvre, Paris

Jonathan Martin
JONATHAN MARTIN brother of the artist John M. mentally afflicted incendiary who set fire to York Minster, 1829

Erik XIV of Sweden marrying Catharina Mansdotter
King Erik XIV of Sweden (son of Gustav Vasa, Gustav I) marrying his commoner mistress, Catharina (Karin) Mansdotter, after which he goes mad and is deposed

LA Salpetriere, Paris
Inmates of La Salpetriere, one of Pariss asylums for the mentally afflicted : later in the century this will be where Charcot conducts his influential researches

Thomas / Mignon / Liebig 5
Act 2 final scene : the conservatory is set alight by the mentally disadvantaged Lothario, and Wilhelm rescues Mignon

Scene at La Salpetriere in Paris
A scene at La Salpetriere, Paris, where Philippe Pinel orders the manacles removed from the mental patients

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"Mentally Navigating Through Historical Landmarks: From Brockhall Hospital to Besford Court School" Embark on a journey through the depths of the mind as we explore various mental health institutions and intriguing events that have shaped our understanding of human psychology. Starting at Brockhall Hospital in Langho, near Blackburn, Lancashire, where compassion and care intertwine to provide solace for those seeking healing. Moving southwards to Highwood Hospital in Brentwood, Essex, witness the resilience and determination of individuals battling their inner demons. Here, amidst tranquil surroundings, hope blossoms like wildflowers in springtime. Delve into history's enigmatic tales at Henstead Union Workhouse in Swainsthorpe, Norfolk. Once a place of hardship and destitution, it now stands as a testament to society's evolving perception of mental well-being. Highwood School emerges as an oasis for young minds struggling with emotional turbulence. Nestled within Brentwood's embrace lies a sanctuary where education meets empathy – nurturing future generations towards brighter tomorrows. Uncover hidden narratives captured on canvas; "The Election III The Polling" portrays political intrigue entwined with psychological undercurrents. Observe how power dynamics shape not only societies but also individual psyches. Witness familial bonds tested by adversity as "The Hon. Mrs Bowes-Lyon and her children" stand united against life's challenges. Their strength serves as inspiration for all who face mental hurdles head-on. Alice de Janze's courtroom appearance after shooting Raymond de Trafford unveils the complexities of human emotions pushed to their limits. A reminder that even tragic circumstances can spark conversations about mental well-being and its impact on actions taken. Escape reality momentarily at Buckets & Spades Home in St Leonards on Sea, Sussex – an idyllic retreat offering respite from daily struggles while fostering personal growth through therapeutic activities by the sea. Besford Court School echoes with the laughter and resilience of young minds overcoming adversity.