Bootham Park Hospital

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Bootham Park Hospital

Bootham Park Hospital (pronunciation: /ˈbuːθæm pɑːrk ˈhɒspɪtəl/) was a psychiatric hospital in York, England. It was managed by the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Foundation NHS Trust.

Etymology

The hospital was named after its location in Bootham, a district in York. The term "Bootham" is of Old Norse origin, meaning "at the booths", referring to temporary shelters. The "Park" in the name refers to the hospital's park-like grounds.

History

Bootham Park Hospital was opened in 1777, making it one of the oldest psychiatric hospitals in England. It was originally known as the York Lunatic Asylum. The hospital was designed by architect John Carr and was initially managed by the Quakers. The hospital was closed in 2015 due to concerns about the standard of care.

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