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the fourth one is an actual brace I had to use ones very similar years ago. They are actually pretty comfortable considering its hard plastic.
Ephemera: Abandoned Legs
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im curious of what the insect symbolizes. i have seen this symbol in various abandoned hospitals but im intrigued to know more about its origin to state hospitals if anyone knows?
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There is something incredibly heart-wrenching about the second picture... the forgotten artificial appendage that once held the dreams of a child's mobility.
Ephemera: Abandoned Legs
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Thats freaky... Like they knew it was gonne be in this state one day and were preparing for it :/
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I want a moss carpet :D
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It's a grade 2 listed building... I don't think they will demolish it!! Shame though... me and my m8s are planning on a visit ;)
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Oh my god... its like THE RAMP OF DEATH :O

Drove by the other night... was super dark and the doors were wide open... Anyone know if security stil patrolls with his dog?
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Wow thats a fabulous shot... this website is really amazing!! Never been on it before... check out the Denbigh Mental Hospital... I live near it :D
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Ah, how strange...
Fab picture though... I love stuff like this!!
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No sleep tonight, sunshine!!
Yea Rod was a Nimrod Eddie was a bit too gay artie and miltie no I dont recall. And it would have been a very cold day in _ _ _ _ for me to polish your boots LOL
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My Grandfather became a director there in 1933. Dr. William H. English. He had my grandmother committed until the time of her death is what I was told. Her family was from Canada. Creepy.
Kind of makes you wonder why these were not taken with when the hospitals closed. I would think the patient would still need them. The movable fireplace is bizarre. Awesome photos - as always - you are a master at your work!
Ephemera: Abandoned Legs
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Sparky- haha, I kid my Dad about that "scuba gear"
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Carl- (just do a little research on psychiatric chemistry)