Photographs were taken at West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum by chief neurologist Sir James Crichton-Browne . The photographs show the patients in their beds and on their beds, with a view of the outside world through windows or doors. Each picture is accompanied by detailed medical notes and diagnoses including ‘ imbecility , ’ and ‘ simple mania , ’
Photographs were taken at West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum by chief neurologist Sir James Crichton-Browne . While some pictures may appear barbaric to modern eyes , they asylum actually led the way in ethical treatment . Each picture is accompanied by detailed medical notes and diagnoses including ‘ imbecility , ’ and ‘ simple mania , ’