The Hospital of Bethlem [Bedlam], St. George's Fields, Lambeth: the entrance facade (above), and plans (below), with separate keys to male and female sides, and a scale of feet. Engraving by Roffe after P. Hardwick.

Philip Hardwick

Lettering: Plan and elevation of the Royal Hospital of Bethlem, London. ; for the reception of two hundred poor lunatics, the Hospital was founded by King Henry the 8th. The new building was began in 1811, and was finished in 1815. Sir Richard Carr Glyn, Bart. & Alderman of the City of London, President. ; Richard Clark, Esq. Chamberlain of the City of London, Treasurer. James Lewis Esq. Architect. ; Philip Hardwicke del. ; Roffe sculpt. Kenton Street, Brunswick Square.