I am helping with the 1891 transcriptions and have reached the pages for Sedgefield Lunatic Assylum. Most of the males on the list have occupations and seem to be employed. Can any one with some local knowledge tell me if the inmates were resident all the time or were allowed out to work. Is there any literature avaliable; however on the latter question I live in Brisbane so would need information on publishers etc. I bought some very good books in the library at the Hartlepool Maratime Feature in '97and have sent to UK for many more so its not a great problem. I grew up in the area (Wingate born) and I heard all the "urban legends" about the place. Can any one help me please. Annie