Horton Cemetery

WATCH - The Story of Horton Cemetery youtube.com/watch?v=Vus3c6… A huge thank you to the #Epsom based @Satisfied_Eye for this phenomenal film.

The Colony’ opened in 1903 to cater for the ‘Epileptic insane of the Metropolis’ and offered the newest treatments available. Sadly, George died aged 68 in 1911.

In 1903, George was moved to #Ewell Epileptic Colony and was quickly diagnosed with Epileptic Dementia which leads to him often becoming confused, incoherent, and delusional after a long battle with seizures. Read more about George - hortoncemetery.org/sabey-george-d…

George David Sabey was a bootmaker from East London and suffered great financial difficulty which led to George struggling with his mental health. George was admitted into Conley Hatch Lunatic Asylum where he spent the next 20 years. Read more - hortoncemetery.org/sabey-george-d… #Epsom

A huge thank you to our fantastic volunteer genealogists who work wonders piecing together the lives of each patient. ❤️

Richard Waterer was a coachman from South London that became patient #1 at the newly built St Ebbas Epileptic Colony in #Epsom. After a fall Richard suffered dementia, epilepsy & alcohol dependency. Find out more about Richards story - hortoncemetery.org/waterer-richar…

We are now on Instagram! Find us at @HortonCemetery to learn even more about our patient stories and keep up date with the latest charity news! ⭐️

On #RemembranceSunday we are remembering the service people who came to the Epsom Cluster hospitals from all over the Commonwealth. Find out more -hortoncemetery.org/history-of-hor…

The Mayor and Mayoress of @EpsomEwellBC has toured the borough today thanking poppy collectors, laying wreaths at war memorials and releasing a dove of peace at @HortonCemetery

Louisa Bellamy came to #Horton #Asylum after being labeled a troublesome and potentially dangerous patient. 'Violence of language & behavior. She is vindictive, quarrelsome, abusive, sullen, taciturn, and morose.' Find out more - hortoncemetery.org/bellamy-louisa/ #Epsom #EpsomCluster

Our aim is to highlight the lives of the patients of the Epsom Cluster to bring dignity and respect to the thousands of mental health patients buried in the cemetery that has been long forgotten. (5/5) Find out more - hortoncemetery.org/objectives/ #HortonCemetery

Augustus spent many years inside asylums, eventually moving to Horton Asylum. In 1906 at the age of 65, Augustus died and was buried in #Horton Cemetery. There is no evidence he had any contact with his family after his admittance. (4/5)

THREAD - 🇩🇪 Augustus Pfaffenback was a #German tailor from #Kassel.  "Dull and weak-minded. Hears & answers voices, but says he no longer pays any attention to them. His memory is very bad & he has little idea of time or place." (1/5)  Augustus' story - hortoncemetery.org/pfaffenbach-au…

🇩🇰Karoline Kirstine Sørensen was born in Denmark in 1849. In 1881, her family moved to England in pursuit of a better life, but after she was left a widow aged 51, her mental health declined rapidly and she ended up in Horton Asylum. Find more - hortoncemetery.org/blomquist-caro… #Epsom

Find out how to get involved with our community project - hortoncemetery.org/can-you-help-u…

Last weekend, Friends of Horton Cemetery (& Freddie the dog) were able to meet for the very first time! It was fantastic to be able to pay thanks to our volunteer researchers working to write the stories of the patients of the #Epsom Cluster!

You can find out more about the escape in Reggie’s own words below, skip to 16:22 to hear about the infamous escape! youtu.be/1CBCfqYdTVM

Did you know Ronnie Kray was once a patient at Long Grove Asylum? After being committed in 1958, Reggie hatched a plan to help Ronnie escape by getting them to switch clothes during a visit. It worked! Find out more stories from the cluster - hortoncemetery.org/horton-cemeter… #Krays