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| Kingston-upon-Hull Borough Asylum | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1839 |
| Closed | 1880 |
| Current Status | Demolished |
| Building Style | Single Building |
| Alternate Names | Hull and East Riding Refuge Hull Asylum |
History[edit]
Opened as a private asylum but taken over by the Hull municipal borough. It had consistent problems with underfunding, overcrowding and poor maintenance. Despite a program of additions it was closed it 1880 when a new asylum at Willerby replaced it.The site has been totally redeveloped for light industry and no traces remain.
Books[edit]
The Old Hull Borough Asylum by J.A.R. Bickford
