Essex County Lunatic Asylum in South Weald

[alison300]

Does anyone know if the Essex Record Office in Chelmsford have records for the above Asylum?  I'm interested in someone there on the 1881 census and wondering if it's worth a visit? 

[MollyC]

Try this reference.  There are a large number of items, so you will probably need to refine the search.

https://www.essexarchivesonline.co.uk/All_Results.aspx?intSearchType=9

added: This may be a more useful format

https://www.essexarchivesonline.co.uk/ViewCatalogue.aspx?ID=209218

[alison300]

Thanks MollyC - this is really helpful.

[Ashtone]

See also:

https://www.essexrecordofficeblog.co.uk/tag/lunatic/

https://ezitis.myzen.co.uk/warley.html

[alison300]

Thanks Ashton.  It's the case books I'm looking for and the ERO have them - I'll definitely be visiting