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Talk on the Residents of Normansfield
The stories of the residents who lived in Normansfield from 1868 when it first opened, to the closure of the institution as an NHS hospital in 1997.
Developed by Dr John Langdon Down and his wife Mary it was run for 102 years by the Langdon Down family.
Residents with learning disabilities who lived in the institution were offered a revolutionary and enlightened approach to their care. They received a special education as well as a training in horticulture and carpentry.
They enjoyed a
Developed by Dr John Langdon Down and his wife Mary it was run for 102 years by the Langdon Down family.
Residents with learning disabilities who lived in the institution were offered a revolutionary and enlightened approach to their care. They received a special education as well as a training in horticulture and carpentry.
They enjoyed a
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Free talk. No bookings required. Donations welcomed.
Free talk. No bookings required. Donations welcomed.
Normansfield Theatre
Langdon Down Centre
2a Langdon Park
Teddington Middlesex TW11 9PS
Sat 28 Jul 2018
Website:
www.langdondowncentre.org.uk
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