Earlswood Collection

Earlswood Asylum for Idiots and Imbeciles, Redhill
A view of the Earlswood Asylum for Idiots and Imbeciles, Redhill, Surrey, founded in 1847. It later became known as the Royal Earlswood Hospital. Date: circa 1854

Earlswood Asylum, Redhill, Surrey
The charitably financed Earlswood Asylum for Idiots and Imbeciles was opened in 1855 at Redhill in Surrey. It later became known as the Royal Earlswood Hospital. Date: 1907

Patients at Villejuif and Earlswood Asylums
Photographs of artworks by patients at Villejuif and Earlswood Asylums, including a portrait, a seascape, cityscape, sculptures of people and carved ships

Curious carvings by James Henry Pullen at Earlswood Asylum. Pullen was a 70 year old with a genius for model-making and was patronised by King Edward VII who from time to time sent him tusks of ivory

Foot-Races at the Annual Festival of the Asylum for Idiots, Earlswood (engraving)
1103369 Foot-Races at the Annual Festival of the Asylum for Idiots, Earlswood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harvest Time at Earlswood, near Redhill, Surrey (oil on canvas)
2602069 Harvest Time at Earlswood, near Redhill, Surrey (oil on canvas) by Williams, Walter (1835-1906); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

The Five Principal Institutions founded by the late Dr Andrew Reed (engraving)
1620214 The Five Principal Institutions founded by the late Dr Andrew Reed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

LAKE FISHING / 1970S
A lone fisherman on a cold day sits by Earlswood Lake Date: 1970s

West Lancashire WN8 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Lancashire WN8 6

Shropshire SY3 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire SY3 5

Bracknell Forest RG12 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bracknell Forest RG12 7

Reigate and Banstead RH1 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Reigate and Banstead RH1 6

Castle Point SS7 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Castle Point SS7 1

Peterborough PE2 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Peterborough PE2 5

Monmouthshire NP16 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Monmouthshire NP16 6

Solihull B94 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Solihull B94 5

Receipt, Asylum for Idiots, Earlswood, Redhill, Surrey
Receipt from the Asylum for Idiots, Earlswood, Redhill, Surrey, dated 6 June 1889, confirming one years subscription of one guinea from Mrs R Blake Byass, signed by James Downing, Secretary

Earlswood Asylum, Redhill, Surrey - Inmates Cobbling
Inmates at the Earlswood Asylum at work making and repairing shoes. Date: circa 1904

Earlswood Asylum summer festival, 1867
Summer festival at the Earlswood Asylum for Idiots, Redhill. Date: 1867

Sports Day at Earlswood Asylum, near Redhill, 1864
Engraving showing one of the running races held for the patients of the Earlswood Asylum for Idiots, near Redhill, 1864. A large crowd of spectators, in Victorian dress

Family Fishing 1970S
A father & sons fishing at Earlswood Lakes, Redhill Date: 1970s

Earlswood Station - 1910
Earlswood Station Surrey

EARLSWOOD - 1918
The Switch-Back Earlswood Surrey

Frozen Feet
A little girl sitting on a bench in the snow, crying because shes got frozen toes! Earlswood Lakes, Redhill Common, Surrey, England

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Earlswood: A Journey into History and Curiosity" Nestled in Redhill, Surrey, the intriguing legacy unfolds. Once known as the Earlswood Asylum for Idiots and Imbeciles, this institution held a significant place in history. Its walls witnessed stories that shaped society's perception of mental health. The imposing structure of the Earlswood Asylum stood tall in Redhill, Surrey. Patients from both Villejuif and Earlswood Asylums sought solace within its walls. Their lives intertwined amidst these hallowed grounds, leaving an indelible mark on their shared journey towards healing. Within these asylum walls resided James Henry Pullen, whose curious carvings captivated all who beheld them. His intricate creations showcased his immense talent and served as a testament to human resilience even in challenging circumstances. Beyond therapy sessions and treatments, the Annual Festival of the Asylum for Idiots brought moments of joy to patients at Earlswood. Foot-races filled with laughter and camaraderie highlighted their spirit despite societal prejudices they faced daily. Harvest time at Earlswood painted a picturesque scene near Redhill on canvas—an oasis where nature's bounty thrived alongside patients' hopes for recovery. This oil painting captured not only vibrant colors but also symbolized growth amid adversity. Dr Andrew Reed's visionary leadership birthed five principal institutions like no other—Earlswood being one among them—where compassion met innovation to redefine care for those often marginalized by society. Venturing beyond Surrey's borders reveals Lake Fishing scenes from 1970s West Lancashire—a reminder that tranquility can be found even outside institutional confines. Maps guide us further across Shropshire SY3 5 or Bracknell Forest RG12 7, hinting at connections between different communities touched by similar narratives.