Bedlam

Category

Library Item

Item no

8970

Title

Bedlam

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1871

Size

23.1 x 30.2 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Edinburgh's Bedlam was situated on the corner of the streets now called Bristo Place and Teviot Place. The last inmates were transferred from here to the Edinburgh Lunatic Asylum in the mid 19th century. This new institution in Morningside developed into the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. The old Bedlam was removed in 1871.

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Healthcare and welfare > Healthcare and welfare facilities > Asylums

Healthcare and welfare > Healthcare and welfare facilities > Hospitals

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Southside

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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