Colney Collection

County Lunatic Asylum, Colney Hatch, Middlesex
The Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum was opened in 1851 at Colney Hatch, near Friern Barnet, Middlesex. It later became known as Colney Hatch Mental Hospital and then as Friern Hospital

Napsbury Asylum Administration Block, Hertfordshire
The administration block of the Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum, also known as Napsbury Asylum, originally opened in 1905 on Shenley Lane, London Colney, near St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Social occasion at Colney Hatch Asylum, Middlesex
A social event, occasion unknown, in the grounds of the Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum at Colney Hatch, near Friern Barnet, Middlesex

Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum, 1849
The Italianate exterior of the New Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum at Colney Hatch, near Friern Barnet, Middlesex (North London). The foundation stone was laid in 1849 by Prince Albert

Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum at Colney Hatch, near Friern Barnet, Middlesex (North London), seen from the railway bridge. The foundation stone was laid in 1849 by Prince Albert

All Saints Training Home, London Colney
An aerial view of the All Saints Training Home for Girl, London Colney, Hertfordshire Date: Date unknown

Norfolk NR4 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR4 7

Colney John Crome British 1768-1821 Etching
At Colney. John Crome (British, 1768-1821). Etching

Edwardian Walking Club - The Rosebuds, Hatfield, Hertfordshi
Edwardian Walking Club - The Rosebuds, Hatfield, near Colney Heath, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1906

Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum Cemetery, 1851
The consecration of the cemetery of the new Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum at Colney Hatch, near Friern Barnet, Middlesex (North London), 1851

Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum fire, 1903
The ruins of the temporary annexe at the Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum at Colney Hatch, near Friern Barnet, Middlesex (North London), following the disasterous fire there in 1903

The foundation stone of the Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum
The ornate silver trowel used on 8th May 1849 by Prince Albert to spread the mortar on the foundation stone of the New Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum at Colney Hatch, near Friern Barnet

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Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum, Colney Hatch, Consecration of the Cemetery

Dispensary, Napsbury War Hospital, Hertfordshire
Scene in the Dispensary of Napsbury War Hospital, which operated during the First World War at the Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum, originally opened in 1905 on Shenley Lane, London Colney, near St

Colney Hatch
Entertainment for the patients at the Middlesex Lunatic Asylum, Colney Hatch

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: Exploring the Enigma of Colney" Step into a forgotten era as we delve into the intriguing history of Colney. From its humble beginnings as the County Lunatic Asylum in Middlesex, known as Colney Hatch, to its transformation into Napsbury Asylum Administration Block in Hertfordshire, this captivating journey will leave you mesmerized. Picture yourself amidst a social occasion at Colney Hatch Asylum, where patients found solace and companionship during their challenging times. The establishment's evolution continued with the birth of Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum in 1849, later relocating to Colney Hatch itself. These institutions played an essential role in providing care for those suffering from mental health conditions. But there is more to this enigmatic place than meets the eye. All Saints Training Home in London Colney served as a sanctuary for individuals seeking guidance and support on their path towards recovery. Norfolk NR4 7 Map stands testament to how far-reaching these stories extend beyond county borders. Venturing further afield, join Edwardian Walking Club - The Rosebuds from Hatfield, Hertfordshire on their explorations through picturesque landscapes surrounding Colney. Their footsteps echo through time, reminding us that life carried on outside asylum walls. The past holds both joyous memories and heart-wrenching moments; one such instance was witnessed when Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum Cemetery was established in 1851 – a final resting place for countless souls who found peace within these grounds. However, tragedy struck when fire engulfed the Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum in 1903. This devastating event forever altered the landscape but also highlighted society's growing awareness of mental health issues and sparked advancements in treatment methods. As we uncover each layer of history beneath our feet, let us not forget those who laid its foundation stone – visionaries who believed in providing care and compassion to the most vulnerable members of society.