Poster Print > Europe > United Kingdom > Wales > Denbighshire > Denbigh
Poster Print : Force Feeding at Denbigh Lunatic Asylum
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Force Feeding at Denbigh Lunatic Asylum
A patient is force fed through a tube at the Denbigh Lunatic Asylum, North Wales. Date: 1890s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14245843
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Asylum Denbigh Homes Lunatic Patient Tube Youth Childrens
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the powerful and thought-provoking addition to your space with the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This captivating image, "Force Feeding at Denbigh Lunatic Asylum," transported from the Mary Evans Prints Online archives, offers a glimpse into history. The black and white photograph from the 1890s depicts a poignant moment at the Denbigh Lunatic Asylum in North Wales, where a patient is being force-fed through a tube. This evocative piece is not only a historical artifact but also a thought-provoking statement on the treatment of mental health patients during that era. Bring this significant piece of history into your home or office and spark intriguing conversations with the Media Storehouse Poster Print.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Wales
> Denbighshire
> Denbigh
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Wales
> Posters
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Wales
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures the unfortunate reality of force feeding at the Denbigh Lunatic Asylum in North Wales during the 1890s. The asylum, established in 1846, was one of the largest mental health institutions in the UK, housing over 1,200 patients. The practice of force feeding was a common method used to control and manage patients who were deemed to be resisting treatment or refusing to eat. The patient in the photograph, likely a child or young adult, is shown being force fed through a tube inserted into his nose. His expression suggests distress and resistance, while the attendants present appear calm and collected, almost clinical in their approach. The use of force feeding was a controversial and debated practice during this time, with some arguing that it was necessary for the wellbeing of the patients, while others saw it as a cruel and inhumane treatment. The Denbigh Lunatic Asylum was one of many institutions for the care of the mentally ill during the Victorian era. While the intention was to provide care and support for those in need, the reality was often far from humane. Conditions in the asylums were often overcrowded, underfunded, and poorly staffed, leading to neglect, abuse, and mistreatment of patients. Today, the use of force feeding is considered a violation of human rights and is no longer used in mental health care. The Denbigh Lunatic Asylum, now known as Denbigh Mental Health Unit, continues to provide care for those with mental health needs, but with a focus on dignity, respect, and individualized treatment plans. This photograph serves as a reminder of the dark history of mental health care and the importance of continuing to strive for better, more compassionate approaches to caring for those in need.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.