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Mental Hospital, Powick, Worcestershire
An aerial view of the what opened in 1852 as the Worcester County Pauper and Lunatic Asylum. it was designed by J. R. Hamilton and J. M. Medland of Gloucester. Edward Elgar was once the establishments band instructor. Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 23428156
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
1852 Asylum Band Elgar Establishments Gloucester Hamilton Instructor Lunatic Opened Pauper Worcester Designed Medland
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: Aerial View of Mental Hospital, Powick, Worcestershire, Circa 1930s This evocative aerial photograph captures the expansive grounds of the Mental Hospital in Powick, Worcestershire, as it appeared in the 1930s. Established in 1852 as the Worcester County Pauper and Lunatic Asylum, this institution was designed by the architectural partnership of J. R. Hamilton and J. M. Medland of Gloucester. The duo's vision for the hospital was to create a therapeutic environment that would provide care and support for those in need. The image reveals the hospital's well-planned layout, with buildings arranged around spacious lawns and gardens. At the heart of the complex, a large central building dominates the scene, likely the main administrative block or the hospital's chapel. The meticulously maintained grounds, with their winding paths and verdant greenery, attest to the commitment of the hospital staff to the patients' well-being. Notable among the hospital's history is its association with the renowned English composer, Edward Elgar. Elgar served as the establishment's band instructor between 1899 and 1901, leaving an indelible mark on the institution's cultural legacy. The photograph, with its bird's-eye perspective, offers a unique glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the lives of those who sought solace and healing within its walls. This photograph, courtesy of Mary Evans Picture Library, provides a poignant reminder of the evolving landscape of mental health care and the enduring power of architecture to shape our collective memory.
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