Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals
This podcast examines the history of now-defunct or abandoned psychiatric hospitals. Listen every week to learn about the history of mental health care and the true stories of the people who lived and worked behind the walls.
Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals
Ep. 35: Legends and Lore of Denbigh Asylum
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Dr. Sarah Gallup
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Episode 35
In this episode, we look at everything spooky from Denbigh Asylum, starting back in the 16th century with the legend of why the grounds are believed to be cursed. Hear stories from a former staff member about an "experimental" treatment turned tragic and unexplainable phenomena.
All sources are listed in the episode transcript. The two primary stories are taken from the book Ghost Stories from the North Wales Asylum by Peter Glynn.
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