Changing_names.2C_changing_society Kew_Asylum
kew asylum, circa 1885–1887. note brick ha ha walls adjoining front archways, enclosing 1 of female courtyards. during 120 years of operation, kew s title changed numerous times. has been in response society s changing views towards treatment , care of mentally ill persons; improvements in treatment leading better health outcomes , changes in victorian government s various health acts. establishment until 1905 institution @ kew known asylum – title emphasised function place of detention rather place people possibly cured. kew short period known metropolitan lunatic asylum @ kew, possibly differentiate sister country asylums @ ararat , beechworth. during period, people committed asylum termed inmates rather patients – again emphasising detention rather cure. the lunacy act of 1903 changed title of victorian asylums hospitals insane act didn’t come operation until march 1905. time onwards, inmates began being referred patients. mental hygiene act of 1933 again altered kew s tit...