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The Asylum, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
The Joint Counties Lunatic Asylum, Abergavenny, opened in 1851, becoming the Monmouthshire Lunatic Asylum in 1897. It was known as the Monmouthshire Mental Hospital from 1916 to 1923, was then renamed Pen-y-Val until 1950 when it became the Pen-y-Fal Hospital. It closed in 1996. Date: Date unknown
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1851 1897 1950 Abergavenny Asylum Closed Counties Joint Lunatic Mental Monmouthshire Opened Renamed 1923
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step into the past with our stunning Metal Print of The Asylum, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the historic Joint Counties Lunatic Asylum, built in 1851. Witness the architectural grandeur of this once prominent institution, which later became the Monmouthshire Mental Hospital in 1897 and was known as such until 1916. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted, bringing out the rich details and textures of this evocative photograph. Transform your space with this unique and intriguing piece of history.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the imposing facade of The Asylum in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, a once prominent institution for the care and treatment of individuals with mental health conditions. Established in 1851 as The Joint Counties Lunatic Asylum, it served the counties of Monmouthshire and Breconshire. Over the years, its name underwent several changes: it became the Monmouthshire Lunatic Asylum in 1897, then the Monmouthshire Mental Hospital from 1916 to 1923, and was finally renamed Pen-y-Val until its closure in 1950. The hospital was later known as Pen-y-Fal Hospital until its doors finally closed in 1996. The Asylum was designed to provide a sanctuary for those in need of mental health care, offering a safe and supportive environment. Its grand architecture reflects the commitment to providing compassionate care during a time when mental health issues were often misunderstood and stigmatized. The institution played a vital role in the community for over a century, and its legacy continues to be felt in Abergavenny and beyond. This photograph, with its intriguing history, serves as a poignant reminder of the important role mental health institutions have played in caring for those in need, and the progress that has been made in understanding and treating mental health conditions.
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