What English group formed the York Retreat?
The Retreat, near York in northern England, was opened in 1796 as a ‘retired habitation’ for insane members of the Society of Friends (Quakers). It was organised on what were considered to be humane and enlightened principles. William Tuke, a Quaker, was the founder of a private mental hospital (the Retreat at York) which played a leading role in the first half of the nineteenth century. The development of moral treatment, a ‘non-restraint’ policy in public asylums, partly stems from his example.Moral therapy originated in the Gheel colony, Belgium, during the 13th century, but it came to fruition in the 19th century through the efforts of Philippe Pinel (see Salpêtrière) and Jean Esquirol (1772–1840) in France; William Tuke (1732–1822) in England; and Benjamin Rush (1745–1813), Isaac Ray (1807–1881), and .
What are the facilities at Yorkshire Spa Retreat?
Yorkshire Spa Retreat’s spa facilities include a unique Wild Swim Pond, hydrotherapy pool, herbal steam room, sauna, salt chamber, and a range of organic treatments. Whether you want casual drinks with friends, evening dinner with the family or simply somewhere to stop and grab a sandwich during your country walk, Yorkshire Spa Retreat will be your idyllic stop off. Our restaurant is open to the public, holiday guests, and spa guests.
Which town in Yorkshire is renowned for its healing spa waters?
Born through a boom in spa tourism during the Victorian 1800s, Harrogate quickly developed a reputation for luxurious getaways for body and soul. The high society of Victorian Britain flocked to the spa town to enjoy the air, the space and the therapeutic spa treatments as well as taking the famous waters. In the 17th and 18th centuries its ‘chalybeate’ waters (containing iron) were a popular health treatment, and the influx of wealthy but sickly visitors contributed significantly to the wealth of the town. Harrogate railway station and Harrogate bus station in the town centre provide transport connections.
Who founded the York Retreat?
William Tuke, a Quaker, was the founder of a private mental hospital (the Retreat at York) which played a leading role in the first half of the nineteenth century. The Retreat was founded in 1792 and opened in 1796 by William Tuke. It was established initially to provide a place where Quakers who were mentally ill could be treated with respect and dignity. The first buildings were designed and built 1794, and include the work of several of the foremost architects of the city.