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Lancaster County Asylum, Quernmore Road, Lancaster
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Lancaster County Asylum, Quernmore Road, Lancaster
The Lancaster County Lunatic Asylum was established at Quernmore Road, Lancaster Moor in 1816. It later became Lancaster County Mental Hospital and after 1948 was renamed Lancaster Moor Hospital
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting print captures the imposing facade of the Lancaster County Asylum, located on Quernmore Road in Lancaster. Established in 1816 as the Lancaster County Lunatic Asylum, this historic institution later transformed into the Lancaster County Mental Hospital before being renamed Lancaster Moor Hospital in 1948.
The red brick Georgian architecture of the asylum stands as a stark reminder of a bygone era when mental health care was often synonymous with poverty and neglect. The building's austere exterior hints at the harsh conditions that patients may have endured within its walls.
Throughout its long history, this site has witnessed significant changes in psychiatric treatment and care. From its origins as a workhouse for those deemed "lunatic" to its evolution into a modern healthcare facility under the NHS, the Lancaster County Asylum has played a crucial role in shaping mental health services in Lancashire.
As we reflect on this image, we are reminded of the complex legacy of institutions like these - simultaneously serving as places of refuge and sources of stigma for those struggling with mental illness. This print serves as a poignant testament to both the progress made in mental health care and the challenges that still remain.
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