Mind over matter: a study of the country's threatened mental asylums

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Current

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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Looks at the position of Britain's mental hospitals. The report illustrates 112 cases and calls for proper planning regulations to be brought in to prevent the loss of both buildings and grounds to over-development.

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Publisher History

SAVE Britain's Heritage is an independent charity campaigning for historic buildings since its formation in 1975 by a group of architects, journalists and planners.


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NBS

NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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