Colney Hatch Asylum, New Southgate

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Colney Hatch Asylum, New Southgate

Coloured view up the driveway to the entrance of Colney Hatch Asylum in New Southgate, London. The asylum was opened in 1851, and was dedicated to the constructive cure of patients through activity, rather than to the restraint methods of the past. When it was openend, Colney Hatch was the largest asylum in Europe. However, the number of patients led to staff being overwhelmed by the 1860s, methods of restraint were re-introduced, and by the 1880s the asylum became notorious and unpopualr amongst locals who once welcomed the institution as a sign of social progress. Postmarked (New Southgate) and stamped. Message on reverse (ink) reads: '16/05/08. Dear Mr Hall, The 2/6 tickets which are to be obtained from the Band of Hope are available on any train. Please let me know if you would like one. F Rogers.'

Reference Number: BM/11/10

Title: Colney Hatch Asylum, New Southgate

Date: 16 May 1908

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