Fair Mile Hospital: A Victorian Asylum

by Ian Wheeler

Fair Mile was more than just a psychiatric hospital; it was an example of a nationwide network of "pauper lunatic asylums," born of responsible Victorian legislation and compassion for the disadvantaged. It was a secure home to many of its patients and staff, and the community within its walls became an integral part of Cholsey, touching almost every household in the area. Drawing on county records, first-hand accounts, and archive photographs, Fair...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750956038
• ISBN13: 9780750956031
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"