Patient histories
TitlePatient histories
ReferenceMS0022/6/10
Level of descriptionitem
Date1787-1808
Scope and ContentVolume containing histories of women treated at the London Lock Hospital and Asylum. The entries are in chronological order. The name, age, and place of birth is given for each girl, followed by more substantial information regarding their family circumstances, work history and how they came to be admitted to the hospital. Many were orphans, and worked as prositutes prior to admittance. Entries conclude with details of their discharge, usually into service, although many ran away.
Extent1 volume
