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Burntwood Asylum

A collection of posts about the diverse range of WW1 servicemen whose psychological condition led to admission to the asylum, and ultimately to their deaths.
A morning at the archives
Burntwood Asylum

A morning at the archives

Today I had a useful but somewhat depressing morning at the Staffordshire Archives, researching the nine WW1 Commonwealth War Graves Commission graves at Burntwood Asylum. This has brought me a step closer to creating articles and videos on each of their tragic stories. I am so engrossed in this field
12 Dec 2025 1 min read
Burntwood Asylum Burial Ground
Burntwood Asylum

Burntwood Asylum Burial Ground

In October 2025 I filmed this walk around the Burntwood Asylum Graveyard, now known as Coulter Lane Burial Ground. There are nine CWGC graves there from WW1, which I have photographed for Find a Grave. I am planning to research these soldiers, most of whom were tragically "discharged insane&
12 Dec 2025 1 min read
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