5PR1NK5 • Vast Spaces & Forgotten Places
Vegetive State.
#ThrowbackThursday to the former Severalls Lunatic Asylum- Built circa 1910, closed in 1997 and then hanging on for a further 20 years in a derelict state to become the largest remaining abandoned example in England, it is finally being demolished to make way for a large new housing development as is often the way with these hospitals.
Victorian asylums such as this would often feature these large, airy bay windows as it was believed that the light and fresh air in the countryside setting was good for the mood. Probably one of the most useful and least barbaric treatments used back then!
This shot was one from a few visits, taken around 3 years ago on a nice sunny day where 5 of us made our way round the site for about 4/5 hrs only to be caught by a friendly security guard whilst about to climb back over the 'widow maker' (Palisade fence) I was actually rather pleased we got caught as after a nasty accident with my finger on one of these fences, they're not my favourite thing in the world!
Vegetive State.
#ThrowbackThursday to the former Severalls Lunatic Asylum- Built circa 1910, closed in 1997 and then hanging on for a further 20 years in a derelict state to become the largest remaining abandoned example in England, it is finally being demolished to make way for a large new housing development as is often the way with these hospitals.
Victorian asylums such as this would often feature these large, airy bay windows as it was believed that the light and fresh air in the countryside setting was good for the mood. Probably one of the most useful and least barbaric treatments used back then!
This shot was one from a few visits, taken around 3 years ago on a nice sunny day where 5 of us made our way round the site for about 4/5 hrs only to be caught by a friendly security guard whilst about to climb back over the 'widow maker' (Palisade fence) I was actually rather pleased we got caught as after a nasty accident with my finger on one of these fences, they're not my favourite thing in the world!