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Berrywood Asylum, Northamptonshire
The Northampton County Lunatic Asylum was designed by Robert Griffiths and opened in 1876 at a site on Berrywood Road, Duston, Northampton. It later became St Crispin Hospital
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11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This evocative image, "Berrywood Asylum, Northamptonshire" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into history with its depiction of the Northampton County Lunatic Asylum. Designed by Robert Griffiths and opened in 1876, this historic building once stood on Berrywood Road, Duston, Northampton. Later known as St Crispin Hospital, it now serves as a fascinating reminder of the past. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and start a conversation with our beautifully printed photograph. Each print is produced using high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Order yours today and add a touch of history to your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 15.2cm (11" x 6")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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.
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Berrywood Asylum, Northamptonshire: A Window into the Past of Mental Health Care This evocative photograph, captured around 1910, offers a glimpse into the past of Berrywood Asylum in Northamptonshire, England. Designed by Robert Griffiths and opened in 1876, this imposing Victorian and Edwardian institution was originally known as the Northampton County Lunatic Asylum. Situated on Berrywood Road in Duston, the hospital was established to provide care for individuals with mental health issues, a responsibility that later transitioned into St Crispin Hospital. The photograph reveals a bustling scene of activity, with horse-drawn carriages and people moving about the grounds. The grand, red-brick building, with its arched windows and intricate details, stands proudly against the backdrop of the rural landscape. The image also reveals a workhouse adjacent to the hospital, a reminder of the interconnectedness of mental health care and poverty during this era. Robert Griffiths, the architect, designed the asylum with a focus on creating a therapeutic environment for its residents. The spacious grounds, which included gardens, greenhouses, and farmland, were intended to promote physical and mental wellbeing. The hospital's interior featured large, well-lit wards, and patients were encouraged to engage in various activities, such as gardening, farming, and craftwork. The photograph transports us back to the 1870s, a time when mental health care was evolving and the stigma surrounding mental illness was slowly beginning to lessen. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the history and evolution of mental health care in Northamptonshire, and the compassionate efforts made to provide support and treatment to those in need.
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