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Horton Asylum, Epsom, Surrey
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Horton Asylum, Epsom, Surrey
The entrance to Horton Asylum at Epsom, Surrey. Three children stand outside the gates, one holding flowers. The hospital opened in 1899 as Londons seventh county asylum. From 1915-1918 it operated as the Horton War Hospital. It was subsequently renamed Horton Mental Hospital then later became known as Horton Hospital
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1899 Asylum Epsom Gates Health Horton Mental Psychiatric Surrey Ww 1
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Step back in time and witness the historical entrance to Horton Asylum in Epsom, Surrey, as it stands proudly with the passage of over a century. Built in 1899, this grand edifice was once London's seventh county asylum, providing essential care for those in need of mental health support during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. During the tumultuous years of World War I, from 1915 to 1918, Horton Asylum transformed into the Horton War Hospital, offering vital medical services to soldiers returning from the battlefield, bearing the physical and emotional scars of war. The children in this photograph, their faces filled with curiosity and perhaps a hint of apprehension, stand before the imposing gates, holding a bouquet of flowers as if to pay their respects or offer a token of hope. The scene is a poignant reminder of the hospital's role in both mental health care and wartime history. As the years passed, Horton Asylum was renamed Horton Mental Hospital, and later simply Horton Hospital, continuing its mission to provide care and support to those in need. This photograph, taken in an era long past, offers a glimpse into the rich history of this remarkable institution, which has stood the test of time as a beacon of hope and healing in the heart of Surrey.
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