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Lawn

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The Lawn Hospital was opened in 1820 and was initially known as the Lincoln Asylum. It was one of the country’s first purpose-built hospitals. In 1991 it was converted to a conference/banqueting centre. It has an original private theatre space at first floor level (Lawrence Hall). Victorian in character with a built-in stage at one end and break-out room. Seats 150.

Built / Converted
1820
Dates of use
Current state
Extant
Current use
-
Address
Union Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3BL, England
Further details
Other names
-
Events
  • 1820 Design/Construction: as recreation hall of mental hospital
    Richard Ingleman (?)
    - Architect
  • 1991 Alteration: refurbished
    Unknown
    - Architect
Capacities
  • Capacity
    Later
    Description
    468
  • Capacity
    Current
    Description
    150
Listings
  • Listing
    II*
    Comment
    2.10.1969
Stage type
-
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: -
Proscenium width: -
Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -