Bootham Park Hospital
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.
Related Terms
- Psychiatric hospital: A hospital specializing in the treatment of serious mental disorders.
- Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Foundation NHS Trust: The NHS trust responsible for managing Bootham Park Hospital.
- York Lunatic Asylum: The original name of Bootham Park Hospital.
- John Carr: The architect who designed Bootham Park Hospital.
- Quakers: A religious group that initially managed Bootham Park Hospital.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bootham Park Hospital
- Wikipedia's article - Bootham Park Hospital
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