Asylum lodges
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Asylum lodges
Image: © Roger W Haworth Taken: 24 Oct 2010
When it opened in 1855, no-one felt embarrassed with the name Asylum For Idiots - seen in the background. These two lodges stand at the entrance. They are listed buildings: http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=471791&resourceID=5 . Asylum Arch Road goes off to the right. Further views: Image and Image
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Image Location
Latitude
51.224226
Longitude
-0.168082