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E104: Elizabeth Crichton (1779-1862) A Woman with a Dream📍 Carnegie Library, Ayr | Part of CLL’s satellite adult learning classes
Find out how Elizabeth Crichton achieved her dream of creating an advanced mental asylum in Dumfries in 1839. Discover how the Dumfries Asylum was so different to the dreadful conditions of other mental health institutions of the time. Located in a country estate which valued fresh air, outdoor pursuits and art and music as therapy. Learn how it became probably the most advanced in Europe for its humane treatment of patients. Lecture style with question and answer time.
👨🏫 Tutor: David Dewar, BA
💷 Cost: £8.40
📚 Lecture style with Q&A
Book your place today: https://mycll.strath.ac.uk/View-Class/rdid/41/cr/5201
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Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr KA8 8EB, 14 Main Street, Ayr, KA8 8, United Kingdom
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