Category Archives: Asylums and Hospitals

Little Plumstead Hospital – Norfolk

Posted on December 31, 2007 by derelicte

Little Plumstead was home to Norfolk’s main “mental deficiency colony”. In recent years, it has closed down. Sadly a lot of the buildings have been demolished to make way for housing. Part of the site remains in use as a … Continue reading →

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Mansfield General Hospital

Posted on September 9, 2007 by derelicte

Mansfield General Hospital closed during the 1990s. It was bought by a local businessman who intends to do something with the site, but hasn’t yet. The hospital is also situated bang in the middle of a housing estate – the … Continue reading →

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Denbigh Asylum

Posted on June 15, 2007 by derelicte

Denbigh asylum was built in mid-1840s. Over the years it expanded to house more and more patients, reaching a maximum capacity of 1500 in the 1950s. This asylum lasted roughtly 150 years when it closed in 1995. It is situated … Continue reading →

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Hellingly Asylum

Posted on December 3, 2006 by derelicte

Had a little trip down to Hellingly Hospital in East Sussex (formerly known as East Sussex County Asylum). It opened in 1903 and closed in the early 1990s. Weather and vandals have taken their toll on the hospital, but it … Continue reading →

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Leybourne Grange Hospital – Kent

Posted on November 11, 2006 by derelicte

Leybourne Grange is located right beside the M20 near Maidstone. That said, you wouldn’t know it’s there – it covers around 270 acres and is very tree-based. The trees (and fresh air etc) were meant to be good for the … Continue reading →

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Severalls Asylum – Myland Court

Posted on October 1, 2006 by derelicte

Went back to Severalls. The last visit barely scratched the surface! Also took my tripod this time – cue better pictures inside. Or so I imagined. Sadly we didn’t get to the main complex, so we settled on exploring Myland … Continue reading →

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Severalls Asylum – Colchester

Posted on September 1, 2006 by derelicte

Severalls Asylum was built in 1913. It closed in the late 1990s. In it’s heyday it housed 2000 patients; some of which were used in experimental medical tests/operations. More information about the hospital can be found on Wikipedia. This article … Continue reading →

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