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Canvas Print : Lancaster County Asylum, Quernmore Road, Lancaster
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Lancaster County Asylum, Quernmore Road, Lancaster
The Lancaster County Lunatic Asylum was established at Quernmore Road, Lancaster Moor in 1816. It later became Lancaster County Mental Hospital and after 1948 was renamed Lancaster Moor Hospital
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Media ID 4421805
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1816 1948 Asylum Brick Georgian Health Lancashire Lancaster Lunatic Mental Moor Poverty Psychiatric Workhouse Workhouses
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Lancaster County Asylum Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, a striking addition to your home or office decor. This vintage image, sourced from the esteemed Mary Evans Prints Online, takes us back in time to Quernmore Road, Lancaster, where the Lancaster County Lunatic Asylum stood proudly since 1816. Originally established as a place of care and refuge, this historic building later became the Lancaster County Mental Hospital and, after 1948, Lancaster Moor Hospital. Now, you can bring the rich history of this iconic Lancaster landmark into your space with our high-quality canvas print. Our Canvas Prints are meticulously crafted using premium materials and state-of-the-art printing techniques to ensure vibrant colors and sharp details that truly bring this captivating photograph to life. The textured canvas adds depth and dimension, creating a stunning visual experience that is sure to impress. Add a touch of history and character to your interior design with the Lancaster County Asylum Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. Order yours today and transport yourself back in time.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting print captures the imposing facade of the Lancaster County Asylum, located on Quernmore Road in Lancaster. Established in 1816 as the Lancaster County Lunatic Asylum, this historic institution later transformed into the Lancaster County Mental Hospital before being renamed Lancaster Moor Hospital in 1948.
The red brick Georgian architecture of the asylum stands as a stark reminder of a bygone era when mental health care was often synonymous with poverty and neglect. The building's austere exterior hints at the harsh conditions that patients may have endured within its walls.
Throughout its long history, this site has witnessed significant changes in psychiatric treatment and care. From its origins as a workhouse for those deemed "lunatic" to its evolution into a modern healthcare facility under the NHS, the Lancaster County Asylum has played a crucial role in shaping mental health services in Lancashire.
As we reflect on this image, we are reminded of the complex legacy of institutions like these - simultaneously serving as places of refuge and sources of stigma for those struggling with mental illness. This print serves as a poignant testament to both the progress made in mental health care and the challenges that still remain.
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