Thu 19 Nov 20
2 - 3.15pm
£5.00
Organisers - The Centre for Heritage and Family History, 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey S RG1 3BQ
One hundred and seventy five years ago, public mental health care was invented. Acts of Parliament from 1845 resulted in ‘lunatic asylums’ being built in every county in England and Wales. Berkshire’s own asylum opened in 1870. It would become known as Fair Mile Hospital. Situated near the River Thames, and close to Cholsey, this institution dispensed care to generations of local people. Discover its history and experience 19th century mental healthcare, in this fascinating talk by Berkshire Cou...
