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History of Denbigh Asylum

Denbigh Asylum, located in Denbighshire, Wales, opened in 1848 as the North Wales Hospital. Designed to accommodate 200 patients, the asylum was constructed to provide care and treatment for those with mental illnesses. Over the years, it became a self-sufficient community, with its own farm, chapel, and recreation hall.

Despite its grand beginnings, Denbigh Asylum faced numerous challenges, including overcrowding, underfunding, and changes in psychiatric care. By the 1960s, the asylum's population had drastically declined, leading to its closure in 1995. Today, the once-grand buildings stand in ruins, a poignant reminder of a bygone era in mental health care.