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Queens Park Institution - Blackburn, Lancashire
Queens Park Institution - Psychiatric Hospital - Blackburn, Lancashire. Queens Park Hospital was formerly the Blackburn Union Workhouse. Date: 1931
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1931 Blackburn Facade Institution Jan19 Lancashire Psychiatric Workhouse
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1. Title: "Queens Park Institution, Blackburn, Lancashire: Transformation from Workhouse to Psychiatric Hospital (1931)" 2.. This evocative photograph captures the imposing facade of Queens Park Institution in Blackburn, Lancashire, as it stood in 1931. Originally built as the Blackburn Union Workhouse in the mid-19th century, this grand edifice later underwent a significant transformation, becoming the Queens Park Hospital for Mental Health in the early 1930s. 3. The image reveals the exterior of the institution's front entrance, adorned with intricate architectural details and a large, ornate clock. The building's Gothic Revival style is evident in its pointed arches, tall chimneys, and the use of red sandstone. This once austere and imposing structure, designed to house the poor and destitute, now served a new purpose as a psychiatric hospital. 4. The 1930s marked a period of change for mental health care, with a shift towards more humane and compassionate approaches. The transformation of the Blackburn Union Workhouse into Queens Park Hospital reflected this new perspective, as it aimed to provide a more therapeutic environment for its patients. 5. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the architectural beauty of this historic building and the evolution of its purpose. It serves as a poignant reminder of the changing attitudes towards mental health care and the role that institutions like Queens Park Hospital played in shaping the landscape of healthcare in Blackburn and Lancashire. 6. The image, taken in January 1931, is an essential addition to any collection focusing on the history of mental health care, the development of psychiatric hospitals, or the architectural heritage of Blackburn and Lancashire. This photograph, with its rich history and intriguing backstory, is a testament to the enduring power of architecture and the stories it holds within its walls.
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