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Norfolk County Asylum, Main Building - Front Entrance
Norfolk County Asylum, Main Building - Front Entrance. The Norfolk County Lunatic Asylum was established in 1814 at Thorpe near Norwich. The site was later used as a military hospital during the First World War. It subsequently became known as Norfolk Mental Hospital and then St Andrews Hospital. Date: 1908
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Andrews Asylum Health Healthcare Main Mental Norwich Thorpe
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1. Title: "Norfolk County Asylum - Main Building: A Historical Snapshot of Mental Health Care in the Early 1900s" This evocative photograph captures the main building and front entrance of the Norfolk County Asylum, taken in the year 1908. The Norfolk County Asylum, located in Thorpe near Norwich, was established in 1814, marking over 90 years of providing care for individuals with mental health concerns. The image transports us back to a time when mental health care was in its infancy, and institutions like the Norfolk County Asylum played a crucial role in providing support and treatment for those in need. The grandeur of the main building, with its imposing entrance, reflects the growing importance of mental health care in the community during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During the First World War, the Norfolk County Asylum served as a military hospital, providing essential medical services to wounded soldiers. Following the war, it was renamed Norfolk Mental Hospital and later St. Andrews Hospital, continuing its mission to care for the mentally ill. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of mental health care in Norfolk County. It serves as a reminder of the progress made in the field and the dedication of those who worked in mental health institutions during the 1900s. The image also invites us to reflect on the evolving nature of mental health care and the ongoing efforts to improve services and support for individuals with mental health concerns.
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