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Lancaster, Royal Albert Asylum c.1878
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Later known as the Lancaster Moor Hospital, it opened on 28 July 1816. At first there were only 60 'inmates', but by 1836 the asylum had been extended and could accommodate 406 patients. A report in 1841 identified the causes of insanity for those admitted, which included such things as: 'intoxication', 'epilepsy', 'disappointment in affection, trade or property' and 'hot climate'.

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Memories of Lancaster, Royal Albert Asylum c1878

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Lancaster, Royal Albert Asylum c.1878

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Proper name is the Royal Albert Hospital, not as we used to call the "looney bin". It is the second Asylum in Lancaster, the other being the Moor Hospital, or County Mental Institution. I worked in the kitchens here. A very spooky place full of gloomy atmosphere.
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