"A commemoration of mental health care gets underway today at the historic former London Asylum site on Highbury Avenue.
St. Joseph’s is inviting the public to explore the site as part of an event called “The Era of the Avenue,” marking the end of an era at the location dating back 145 years.
In November, patients at the current Regional Mental Health Care facility will be transferred to a new Mental Health Care Building at the Parkwood Institute in south London.
In addition to horse and carriage rides down the iconic Avenue of Trees, visitors can explore the Chapel of Hope, built in 1884 and the exterior remains of the first hospital built in 1903.
Museum London will be on hand presenting an extensive history exhibit in the recreation hall.
The event and tours, which are free of charge, run from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. today at the current Regional Mental Health Care site at 850 Highbury Avenue."
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