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Lancaster, Royal Albert Asylum c.1878
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Later known as the Lancaster Moor Hospital, it opened on 28 July 1816. At first there were only 60 'inmates', but by 1836 the asylum had been extended and could accommodate 406 patients. A report in 1841 identified the causes of insanity for those admitted, which included such things as: 'intoxication', 'epilepsy', 'disappointment in affection, trade or property' and 'hot climate'.
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