A Narrative of the Proceedings at the Laying of the First Stone of the New Buildings at Bethlem Hospital (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781145833951)

A Narrative of the Proceedings at the Laying of the First Stone of the New Buildings at Bethlem Hospital recounts the events surrounding the commencement of construction on new facilities at the infamous Bethlem Hospital, also known as Bedlam. This historical document offers insights into the social attitudes toward mental health and institutional care during the early 19th century. The narrative provides a glimpse into the architecture and planning of asylums during this period and includes details of the speeches and ceremonies that marked the occasion. This work is a valuable resource for historians of medicine, architecture, and social welfare, providing a primary source perspective on the development of mental health institutions in London.

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