Moor and Madness - A Brief History of Lancaster Moor Hospital Lunchtime Lecture

Get an insight into the intriguing history of the 'First Lancashire County Asylum' built in Lancaster in 1816 'for the better care and maintenance of lunatics'.

It was originally open to house those with mental illness who would previously have languished in local prisons and workhouses. The many treatments in the Asylum reflected changes in the attitudes towards people with Mental Illness.

The hospital existed for nearly 200 years and underwent constant changes during that time.

Find out more about the development and demise of Lancaster's asylum from former nurse and amateur historian Gary Bradshaw.

Booking required - £5 per ticket includes admission to the museum and a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit.

Further information and tickets at https://events.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=1728253

You may also like the following events from Lancashire Museums:

• Next Saturday, 3rd May, 12:30 pm, Orange Pippin weaving workshop in Burnley
• Next month, 5th May, 12:00 pm, Meet the Housekeeper in the Victorian kitchen in Burnley
• Next month, 14th May, 01:00 pm, Getting dressed in the early 1600s – a talk exploring Jacobean clothes. in Burnley

Also check out other Nonprofit events in Lancaster.