Patients sitting in deck chairs in the grounds of St Mary's Hospital
- Date:
- 21 Oct 1941
- Reference:
- MED01/01/2150
- Type:
- Photograph (Print)
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Description
The original caption may contain language which is historic and which may no longer be considered appropriate. It has been retained in the record in the interest of historical accuracy.
The caption on the reverse of the photograph reads: “Hereford Mental Hospital. Picture shows a view of part of the grounds with women patients enjoying the sunshine.”
The Hereford County and City Lunatic Asylum was founded in 1868 and later renamed St Mary’s Hospital. Initially 400 patients could be accommodated, divided between the male and female wings; the hospital was extended at the beginning of the 20th century. Large windows in wards provided views and sunlight, which was regarded to be therapeutic. The hospital’s estate included a chapel, separate administrative accommodation, gasworks, and an isolation hospital; the workshop and laundry were contained in the male and female wings respectively. If they were able, patients were included in the work of the hospital. See also MED01/01/2151-2160. High-resolution copies of this image are available for free for non-commercial use. Please Enquire to place an order.
Content
This is part of the Series: MED01/01 Series of prints; within the Collection: MED01 Topical Press Agency Medical Collection
Rights
Source: Historic England Archive
People & Organisations
Photographer: Topical Press Agency Limited
Photographer: Harrison, Norman Kingsley
Keywords
Psychiatric Hospital, Health And Welfare
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