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Springfield Hospital, Tooting, Surrey
Aerial view of Springfield Hospital on Glenburnie Road, Tooting, near Wandsworth (then in Surrey, now in south west London). It was opened in 1841 as the Surrey County Lunatic Asylum. It was subsequently known as Wandsworth Asylum, Springfield Asylum, and Springfield Mental Hospital. Date: circa 1950s
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1840s 1841 Asylum Fields Health Lunatic Mental Poverty Psychiatric Springfield Surrey Tooting Wandsworth Workhouse Workhouses
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Step back in time with this captivating aerial view of Springfield Hospital from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the historic Surrey County Lunatic Asylum in Tooting, near Wandsworth, which opened in 1841. Experience the charm of the past as you admire the grand architecture of this once prominent institution, now a part of South West London's rich history. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality print from Media Storehouse.
High-quality poster prints are available in a range of sizes and are printed on 270 gsm semi-glossy silk finish poster paper. An affordable option for decorating any space, they are perfect for fixing straight onto walls. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.5cm x 24.4cm (14.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: Aerial View of Springfield Hospital, Tooting, Surrey: A Historical Snapshot of a Victorian Asylum in the 1950s This evocative aerial photograph captures Springfield Hospital in Tooting, Surrey, as it appeared in the 1950s. The image, taken from a bird's-eye perspective, reveals the sprawling campus of the hospital, which was originally established in 1841 as the Surrey County Lunatic Asylum. Located on Glenburnie Road, near the borders of Wandsworth (then in Surrey, now in south west London), the hospital was later known as Wandsworth Asylum, Springfield Asylum, and Springfield Mental Hospital. The institution was designed to provide care for individuals with mental health conditions, offering refuge and treatment during a time when such services were scarce and often inadequate. The photograph reveals the hospital's expansive grounds, dotted with numerous buildings, winding roads, and lush, green fields. The surrounding rural landscape, with its rolling hills and open spaces, offers a stark contrast to the imposing institutional structures that dominate the image. The presence of the hospital in this otherwise tranquil, pastoral setting underscores the societal stigma and isolation experienced by those who sought treatment there. As workhouses and almshouses were the primary institutions for the care of the poor and the infirm during the 1840s, the establishment of Springfield Hospital represented a significant step forward in the provision of specialized mental health care. The hospital's history is a testament to the evolving understanding of mental health and the dedication of those who sought to improve the lives of those in need. The image, with its intriguing blend of history, architecture, and social context, invites us to reflect on the past and consider the progress that has been made in the fields of mental health and psychiatric care.
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