Though long abandoned, this building remains perfectly intact and free from vandalism thanks to a protective wall with a deceptive height. Over time the name of both the hospital and the ward changed to z ward of glenside. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Z ward, adelaides home for criminal mental defectives. Aether log book aether is a ham radio logging application for mac os x. It was once part of the glenside psychiatric hospital, and was built to house the criminally mentally defective, as it states on the sign attached to it. Jul 07, 2018 in thermal undies i braved a ghost tour at the infamous z ward at glenside formerly parkside asylum for the criminally insane.
I back out without taking my eyes off the dark room and continue my swaggerwalk back towards the. Originally called l ward, this was home to a number of adelaides criminal defectives as they were called. Its clocktower is a prominent landmark, visible from the m32 motorway. Z ward asylum and its history being asked to service the night tours and investigations at z ward asylum by the national trust, was a huge honour and one that we were excited to undertake.
Night tours zward unlock the gates and experience this. Access to z ward is via 63 conyngham street, glenside. Glenside hospital 1967 wall reduced in size 1961 integration of sexes 1962 transfer of intellectually disabled to strathmont 1970s transfer of z ward to yatala and then james nash. The asylum is full of tragic sad stories, let alone the horrors of z ward. Personal stories glenside hospital historical society inc. May 04, 2017 to download a flier on z wardzwardflyer the information is also displayed below. Z ward for the criminally insane at glenside hospital. After its closure in 1973 there is strong evidence that z ward was planned to be used as a museum to house artifacts collected by the glenside historical society. Neither prison nor hospital, the criminal ward of the former glenside mental hospital occupies a unique place in south australias history. Photography lock in at z ward heritage watch south. The story z ward elevations and roof plan, 1884 courtesy state records of sa srsa grg 3864 for almost 90 years glenside s z ward was home to south australias criminally insane, patients who sat. The images on this page have been taken from 1870 to 1970 commemorating the centenary of glenside hospital book. Residency of parkside lunatic asylum peaked at 1,769 in 1958.
Their research arm, paranormal field investigators, were the official investigators at the adelaide gaol for 10 years and alison oborn, authored the book ghosts of the past about their time there. If you want to learn about an unusual piece of adelaide history, why not visit the z ward in glenside. Glenside hospital, as it was known from 1967, previously known as parkside lunatic asylum. She remains respectful to the patients who once called z ward. Erindale secure ward for males, a lower security unit than the z ward, was built in 1877 and the elms in 1880 to house female patients, although later used for elderly men, then as a domestic training unit and for music therapy. Zward unlock the gates and experience this unique icon open. The contract for the additional female ward built to the north of the original block was signed. Use our glenside trip itinerary builder to add z ward and other attractions to your glenside. Threatened with demolition, a local group interested in the history of the. Im reminded once again what a good storyteller she is. Z ward of glenside hospital was first opened in 1885 as the l ward for criminal mental defectives at parkside lunatic asylum. Z ward asylum ghost tours adelaide haunted horizons.
Visit z ward on your trip to glenside or australia inspirock. Go behind the walls of the notorious z ward at the former glenside mental hospital. From the rare ha ha wall encircling the building to its striking 1880s polychromatic brickwork, explore the breathtaking architecture and sobering history of this important site. This is the record of my great grandmother, elizabeth roberts, at the parkside asylum. It can refer either to the original montgomery ward, a defunct mail order and department store retailer which. Its one of the most magnificent buildings in adelaide and. Sue mitton, adelaide we just went on the z ward tour, at glenside, and it was. President of the glenside hospital historical society who worked at the hospital for many years and is an expert in its history.
This humble historic facade hides a history of boozing and the gentlemanly sport of ratfighting. Car parking for this event is available just south of the building, which is located behind 63 conyngham street, glenside. If you want to learn about an unusual piece of adelaide history, why not visit the zward in glenside. Program of the opening of downey house at glenside hospital, articles on glenside hospital including deaths at glenside and reopening ward z as a museum, applications to list buildings of the glenside hospital as part of the national trust of south australia, various photographs and maps of glenside. Progression from west to east, to the furthest z ward, held as much value to the staff as it did the patients, with unruly staff. Book now and let us put the face to what was once known as.
The facility was renamed glenside hospital in 1967. Z ward itself with no one else in the building hint or so we thought. Sue mitton, adelaide we just went on the z ward tour, at glenside. However its purpose was still to incarcerate mentally ill people who were a danger to themselves or the public. Guided daytime tours at z ward glenside heritage watch.
Z ward asylum ghost tours, paranormal investigations and. Over time the name of both the hospital and the ward changed to z ward of glenside hospital. Z ward at glenside, formally parkside lunatic asylum was built in 1885 to house the criminally insane. Alison has also been researcher, tour guide and information. Due to the overwhelming interest in the site, we have decided to use a preregistration system for the second open day on saturday november 15. Parkside lunatic asylum is the original name for the building that was subsequently renamed to parkside mental hospital, then glenside hospital and more recently glenside health services.
On may 16, 1881 elizabeth roberts of orroroo suffering from mania, was admitted to the adelaide asylum at 12. Glenside hospital is blessed with a unique collection of heritage buildings help us protect them. Aug 02, 2019 z ward, a former hospital for the criminally insane, rests in the tranquil south australian suburb of glenside. The story z ward elevations and roof plan, 1884 courtesy state records of sa srsa grg 3864 for almost 90 years glensides z ward was home to south australias criminally insane, patients who sat on the overlapping edges of criminality and mental illness. Many serious photographers have indicated during the free open days at z ward that they would like an opportunity to access z ward. In south australian history, there would be few places more unpleasant than behind the forbidding walls of z ward at glenside hospital or the old adelaide gaol. Please note z ward s upper level is accessible by stairs only. Z ward of glenside hospital glenside, hospital, interesting. Take a tour of the z ward, australia to visit historic site in glenside. Aether includes tools to quickly and easily log qsos while on the air, as well as organize, search and track your qsos later. Thank you for a wonderful night, i know my family will being going on another tour with you very soon. Save our amazing history z ward, glenside traveller.
May 12, 2018 an intriguing mix of history, architecture and things that go bump in the night. Mar 02, 2017 this was recorded late on a friday night in glenside. Z ward and the history of the asylum is fascinating and his is a beautiful old. For almost 90 years it was home to those classified as criminally insane on the overlapping edges of criminality and mental illness. I was guided by david buob, president of the glenside hospital historical society who worked at the. Z ward glenside 2020 all you need to know before you go. Episode 67 alison oborn adelaides haunted horizons. Despite the asylum being closed since the 70s, the building is still telling stories even to this day, demonstrating its importance in adelaides recent history. Designed by prominent south australian architect ej woods and completed in 1885, from the rare ha ha wall encircling the building to its striking polychromatic brickwork z ward. Thank you for your interest in visiting z ward at glenside. Their research arm, paranormal field investigators, were the official investigators at the adelaide gaol for 10 years and alison oborn, authored the book. Tour guide was relaxed speaker and had many stories to tell and. Use our glenside trip itinerary builder to add z ward and other attractions to your glenside vacation plans. Z ward, a former hospital for the criminally insane, rests in the tranquil south australian suburb of glenside.
Ward for the criminally insane at glenside hospital, previously parkside lunatic asylum z ward at glenside hospital parkside lunatic asylum, has long been a fascination for those interested in the paranormal and ghosts, and the question asked is it really haunted. It is located on blackberry hill in the suburb of fishponds. The untold stories of parkside lunatic asylum adelaide. This guided tour explores the architecture and social history. The building has been listed on state and national history trust lists. Jun 14, 2017 parkside lunatic asylum is the original name for the building that was subsequently renamed to parkside mental hospital, then glenside hospital and more recently glenside health services. Situated on fullarton road at glenside, it is in one of adelaides leafy eastern suburbs and is by outwards appearance, a magnificent place.
It also meant that my passion for history and heritage and my desire to help preserve it for future generations, was given an opening where i could help raise funds for this incredible building. Z ward, adelaides home for criminal mental defectives by brett williamson for almost 90 years z ward was the home to those classified as south australias criminally insane. Their chief delight, of course, is in illustrated papers and books, the pictures in which. These are just some of the intriguing stories of z ward. Tours of z ward entry via 63 conyngham st glenside are scheduled roughly once a fortnight at read article. This was recorded late on a friday night in glenside. This guided tour explores the architecture and social history of this remarkable building. Tours of z ward entry via 63 conyngham st glenside are scheduled roughly once a fortnight at read.
Nov 18, 2014 the new owners of z ward beach energy plan to start building works early next year to modify z ward for use as offices. During construction z ward was described by the architectinchiefs office as being constructed for criminal and refractory meaning obstinate, disobedient or stubbornly resisting. Dec 30, 2016 for nearly 100 years z ward held those deemed to be criminally insane in a high security hospital. It also meant that my passion for history and heritage and my desire to help preserve it for future generations, was given an opening where i could help. For almost 90 years glensides z ward was home to south. If asylum walls could speak at z ward adelaide weekendnotes. Z ward the abondoned glenside psychiatric hopsital by. To download a flier on z wardz ward flyer the information is also displayed below.
It was once part of the glenside psychiatric hospital, and was built to house the criminally mentally defective, as it states on the sign attached to. For almost 90 years glenside s z ward was home to south australias criminally insane, patients who sat on the overlapping edges of criminality and mental illness. Situated on fullarton road at glenside, it is in one of adelaides leafy. Sign up to our adelaide tours mailing list for the latest tour date announcements and updates. Apr 04, 2017 haunted horizons runs tours, ghost hunts and paranormal investigations of the adelaide gaol, z ward, old tailem town, national railway museum and adelaide arcade. In thermal undies i braved a ghost tour at the infamous z ward at glenside formerly parkside asylum for the criminally insane. Z ward at glenside hospital parkside lunatic asylum, has long been a fascination for those interested in the paranormal and ghosts, and the question asked is it really haunted. News article relating to glenside z ward psychiatric hospital. From the rare ha ha wall encircling the building to its striking 1880s polychromatic brickwork, explore the breathtaking architecture and sobering history. The tour was informative, whilst not trying to sensationalise anything. Several of the buildings on the site are grade ii listed. Ayers house museum adelaides fully restored colonial grand. Glenside hospital historical society inc representing the. Z ward glenside all you need to know before you go.
For almost 90 years glensides z ward was home to south australias criminally insane, patients who sat on the overlapping edges of criminality and mental illness. For more history on z ward go to our dark and fascinating article z ward. Ayers house museum adelaides fully restored colonial. Z ward elevations and roof plan, 1884 courtesy state records of sa srsa grg 3864. Car enthusiasts, collectors or just mad keen car book sale. Parkside lunatic asylum 187019 parkside mental hospital 191967 glenside hospital 1967 to 20 produced by. Ward for the criminally insane at glenside hospital, previously parkside lunatic asylum. Zward unlock the gates and experience this unique icon. Harry jennings rat pit of the five points new york, new. Oct 29, 2014 news article relating to glenside z ward psychiatric hospital. Z ward is one of the creepiest places i have ever been to.
Extended tours z ward at glenside register now for z ward open day november 15. Glenside hospital, as it was known from 1967, previously known as parkside lunatic asylum and parkside mental hospital, was a complex of buildings used as a psychiatric hospital in glenside, south. The new owners of z ward beach energy plan to start building works early next year to modify z ward for use as offices. Historic images glenside hospital historical society inc. A perfectly preserved abandoned criminal asylum in south australia. Designed by prominent south australian architect ej woods and completed in 1885, from the rare ha ha wall encircling the building to its striking polychromatic brickwork z ward is a. The newspaper report above refers to the proposal, and informal commitments were made by people then in government.
Behind the walls ayers house museum adelaides fully. Though long abandoned, this building remains perfectly intact and free from. Glenside hospital historical society inc representing. Alison breaks through the eerie atmosphere and fills us in on the buildings history. Nov 10, 2014 extended tours z ward at glenside register now for z ward open day november 15. Designed by prominent south australian architect ej woods and completed in 1885, from the rare ha ha wall encircling the. For almost 90 years z ward was the home to those classified as south. This historic building, designed in the 1880s by the eminent colonial architect e. Many serious photographers have indicated during the free open days at z ward that they would like an opportunity to access z ward when it is less crowded. Woods, used to be an asylum for the criminally insane up to the 1970s. Exclusive opportunity two hour photography lockins.
Z ward at glenside is also of great interest to health professionals, historians, students of architecture, and those interested in sas heritage. Until then, they are permitting the national trust of south australia to operate selected tours to allow south australians a glimpse of the unique history that is z ward. Personal stories this is the record of my great grandmother, elizabeth roberts, at the parkside asylum. The z ward tour was brilliant, alison and kag were friendly and great to talk to. The infamous z ward housed the criminally and mentally insane.
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