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Lincoln
Lincolnshire
East Midlands

Castle Hill
(Lincoln Castle)

Edward Parker Charlesworth

1783 - 1853
English physician, known as an innovator in psychiatric treatment
(Wikipedia)

Thomas Milnes
1853

Description

Marble statue of Charlesworth. "It consists of full-length figure of the Doctor in a position in which he frequently appeared, having his right hand advanced a little, grasping a small scroll and his lett resting his hip; his head is reclining to the left, and the expression the countenance is exceedingly faithful, expressing that studious habit and decision of character for which he was so remarkable" (Norfolk Chronicle, 5 Aug. 1854).
It was unveiled on 2 August 1854.

Inscription(s)

this monument was erected
to commemorate the
pioneer work in the field of
mental health of
EWARD PARKER
CHARLESWORTH m.d.
(died 21st february 1853)
vice president and physician,
THE LAWN HOSPITAL,
from the opening of the
hospital on 9th november 1819

his disinterested and
persevering benevolence,
his original views now
happily influence the
treatment of the insane
through all civilized
nations.

come ye blessed of my father,
inherit the kingdom
prepared for you from the
foundation of the world
for i was hungered and ye
gave me meat; i was thirsty
and ye gave me drink. i was a
stranger and ye took me in.
naked and ye clothed me;
i was sick and ye visited me,
i was in prison and ye
came unto me.
verily i say unto you
inasmuch as ye have donr it
unto one of the least of
these my brethren,
ye have done it unto me.

Signature

t. milnes sculptor london

Sculptor

Thomas Milnes (Tickhill, near Doncaster c. 1810 - 1888), British sculptor (Victorianweb).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, List of public art in Lincolnshire.
Norfolk Chronicle, 5 August 1854 (British Newspaper Archive).

Locatie (N 53°14'3" - W 0°32'35") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbem066; Photograph: 26 June 2023
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