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Metal Print : St. Anns Royal Asylum, Brixton 1857
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St. Anns Royal Asylum, Brixton 1857
Exterior of St. Anns Royal Asylum in Brixton, London. Date: 1857
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Media ID 20159937
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1850s 1857 Anns Asylum Asylums Brixton
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Step into the past with our stunning Metal Print of St. Anns Royal Asylum in Brixton, London, from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, captured in 1857, offers a unique glimpse into the history of this once grand institution. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring the rich textures and vibrant colors of this photograph to life, making it a beautiful addition to any home or office space. The sleek, modern metal finish adds depth and dimension, ensuring your print stands out as a true work of art. Relive history with this exquisite piece, and let the story of St. Anns Royal Asylum inspire you every day.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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St. Ann's Royal Asylum, Brixton, London, 1857: A Glimpse into the Past of Mental Health Care This evocative image captures the exterior of St. Ann's Royal Asylum in Brixton, London, as it appeared in 1857. The asylum, founded in 1841, was one of the largest mental health institutions in the UK during the Victorian era, with a capacity to accommodate over 1,200 patients. The imposing neoclassical building, with its grand columns and intricate stonework, reflects the institutional approach to mental health care prevalent during the 1850s. The asylum was designed to provide a sense of order, discipline, and respectability, with a focus on isolation and segregation of patients based on their perceived level of insanity. Despite its impressive facade, life inside St. Ann's Royal Asylum was far from ideal. Patients were often subjected to harsh living conditions, with long hours of confinement, inadequate nutrition, and limited opportunities for therapy or rehabilitation. The use of restraints, such as chains and straitjackets, was common. The asylum's grounds, which included gardens and farmland, provided some respite for patients, allowing them to engage in agricultural activities and enjoy fresh air and sunlight. However, the primary goal of the institution was to remove the mentally ill from society and keep them hidden away from public view. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past of mental health care in the UK during the Victorian era, highlighting the stark contrast between the institutional approach and the more humane and compassionate care that would eventually emerge in the 20th century.
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