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Receipt, Asylum for Idiots, Earlswood, Redhill, Surrey
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Receipt, Asylum for Idiots, Earlswood, Redhill, Surrey
Receipt from the Asylum for Idiots, Earlswood, Redhill, Surrey, dated 6 June 1889, confirming one years subscription of one guinea from Mrs R Blake Byass, signed by James Downing, Secretary, 36 King Willam Street, London Bridge, London. The Royal Earlswood Hospital (or The Royal Earlswood Asylum for Idiots) was the first establishment to cater specifically for people with learning disabilities. Date: 1889
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1889 Asylum Benevolence Benevolent Blake Charitable Charity Disabilities Donation Downing Earlswood Guinea Idiots Learning Money Receipt Redhill Secretary Signature Signed Subscription Support Surrey Byass Year
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This historic receipt dates back to 6th June 1889, confirming a one-year subscription of one guinea from Mrs. R. Blake Byass to the Royal Earlswood Hospital, also known as the Royal Earlswood Asylum for Idiots. The receipt is signed by James Downing, Secretary, and bears the address of his office at 36 King William Street, London Bridge, London. The Royal Earlswood Hospital was a pioneering institution established in Redhill, Surrey, catering specifically to the needs of people with learning disabilities. It was the first of its kind in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the history of care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental differences. The late Victorian era, during which this receipt was issued, was a time when the medical community began recognizing the unique needs of people with learning disabilities. The Asylum for Idiots, as it was then called, aimed to provide a safe and nurturing environment for these individuals, focusing on their education and rehabilitation. Mrs. Blake Byass's donation of one guinea, equivalent to around £110 in today's currency, was a valuable contribution to the charitable cause. Her support, along with that of many others, helped to ensure the continued operation and growth of the Royal Earlswood Hospital, paving the way for improved care and understanding of people with learning disabilities. This receipt serves as a testament to the benevolence and generosity of individuals during the 1880s, who recognized the importance of supporting those in need and contributing to the advancement of medical and educational practices for people with learning disabilities.
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