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Melton, The Asylum 1896
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The central building was the Loes and Wilford House of Industry, established in 1767. It was taken over to become the County Asylum in 1829, which was enlarged over the years and closed in April 1993, when it was called St Audrey's Hospital. Dr John Kirkman was the medical officer from 1831 to 1875. During this time he pioneered occupational therapy and non-restraint in his treatments.

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Memories of Melton, the Asylum 1896

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Melton, The Asylum 1896

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I loved this place for the sheer humanity of it. Being beaten and whipped with cables by the locals who had just discovered electricity was a joy. It made me in to the man that I am today. Yes, I do still kill small animals and put their heads on my wall to cover the damp patch that the council hasn't sorted out yet. x