Hortham Hospital after and now
There was a number of planning requests made for the hospital site once it had closed. The Department of Health and local health authority in the 80's prepared a 'site…
Later changes
Hortham, like many institutions other it's time was constantly adapting the changing care needs of its patients. Below I've listed some adaptations made where known. Civil Defence Hospital New hospital…
Then and Now
Comparisons of early to latest photos from Hortham 1. Administration 1933 | 1940 | 2006 2. Administration 1931 | 2006 3. Patients home 1932 | 1970s | 2006 4. Patients…
Hortham Site Layout and Design
Colony site plan. The Architect and Building News Oct. 1933 Hortham Colony was situated about 8 miles from the centre of Bristol. Just off of the A38 and later sandwiched…
How it began
With the inception of the Mental Deficiency Act 1913, it was now the responsibility of the local authorities to provide accommodation for those in need. Under that very legislation Bristol…