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Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum Cemetery, 1851
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Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum Cemetery, 1851
The consecration of the cemetery of the new Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum at Colney Hatch, near Friern Barnet, Middlesex (North London), 1851. Enclosed and covered by a tent, the consecration ceremony was performed by the Bishop of London. In the foreground of the picture, Mr. Murray can be seen reading the deed of conveyancing, with the Bishops proctor at the head of the table, between the Bishop and one of the asylum chaplains. The asylum later became known as Colney Hatch Mental Hospital and then as Friern Hospital. Date: 1851
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1851 Asylum Barnet Bishop Burial Cemetery Ceremony Colney Consecration Deed Foundation Friern Graveyard Hatch Health Institution Lunatic Mental Middlesex Murray Pauper Proctor Tent
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This evocative image captures the consecration ceremony of the new Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum cemetery at Colney Hatch, near Friern Barnet, in North London, in the year 1851. The ceremony, enclosed and covered by a large tent, was officiated by the Bishop of London. In the foreground, Mr. Murray, the asylum's solicitor, is seen reading the deed of conveyancing, with the Bishop's proctor at the head of the table, between the Bishop and one of the asylum chaplains. The Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum, later known as Colney Hatch Mental Hospital and then Friern Hospital, was a mental health institution established to provide care for the pauper lunatics of Middlesex County. The foundation of this new asylum marked a significant step forward in the care and treatment of those suffering from mental illness, who were previously often left to languish in prisons, workhouses, or on the streets. The consecration of the cemetery was an essential part of the asylum's establishment, ensuring that the burial ground was hallowed ground, providing a dignified final resting place for the deceased patients. The ceremony was an important event in the history of the institution, marking its official opening and setting the tone for the compassionate and respectful care that was to be provided to its patients. This historical photograph, taken in 1851, offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing a valuable insight into the foundation of this important mental health institution and the care and respect afforded to those in need during a time when mental illness was often misunderstood and stigmatized.
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