The ghost-hunters claim that many bullied students committed suicide at the school, leading to a haunting presence that lingers in the building's halls.
Dr. John C. King transformed St. Albans into a place of coercive treatments, but also believed in the healing power of fresh air and work for patients.
In a drawing from 1920, a patient adds a gate to the asylum's portrayal, symbolizing an unseen, ghostly presence that reflects their own struggles.
The artwork captures the perspective of being both dead and free, illuminating the paradox of asylum: a refuge that patients cannot easily escape.
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