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Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: Entrance Hall (b / w photo)
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Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: Entrance Hall (b / w photo)
5989750 Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water: Entrance Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance Hall. Illustration for Some Views of Holloway Sanatorium, St Anns Heath, Virginia Water, Surrey (Southwark Press, c 1895).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22571352
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Aesthetics Asylum Care Charitable Charity Entrance Hall Generous Holloway Sanatorium Illness Lunatic Mental Patient Recovery St Anns Heath Surrey Thomas Holloway Virginia Water Healthcare
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This print captures the grandeur of Holloway Sanatorium's Entrance Hall in Virginia Water, Surrey. The image, taken by an English photographer in the 19th century, showcases the architectural beauty of this historic asylum. Holloway Sanatorium was a renowned institution dedicated to providing care for those suffering from mental illness. Founded by Thomas Holloway, a generous philanthropist of the Victorian era, it stood as a symbol of his charitable efforts towards improving healthcare and aiding patients on their path to recovery. The entrance hall depicted in this photograph exudes elegance and sophistication. Its intricate design reflects both the aesthetics of late 19th-century England and the importance placed on creating an atmosphere conducive to healing. Asylum residents would have entered through these doors seeking solace and treatment for their conditions. This image not only offers us a glimpse into history but also serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of mental health care. It is a testament to the dedication shown by individuals like Thomas Holloway who believed in providing compassionate support for those struggling with mental illnesses. As we admire this photograph, let us appreciate its significance within German culture and European history. It stands as evidence that even across borders, societies recognize the importance of caring for one another's well-being.
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