Inside Broadmoor

by John E. Allen

Life behind the walls of Britain's greatest criminal lunatic institution - told by the man who escaped. Here for the first time is the unsparing, authentic story of life within the grim walls of Broadmoor, told by a man who spent 14yrs. there and whose sensational escape ultimately gained him his official release. The hue and cry for the "Mad Parson" - as John Allen was dubbed, because he had escaped in the guise of a clergyman - went on for 23months. During all that time the fugutive wrote regularly to the Medical Superintendent of Broadmoor. These were not messages of defiance, they were progress reports. For John Allen had broken out of Broadmoor for one purpose only - to establish his sanity and procure his release. In telling this strange and exciting story, the author pays a deserved tribute to Dr. Joseph Hopwood, whose progressive and humane outlook swept away the "snake pit" atmosphere of Broadmoor and brought hope and encouragement to the lost souls in his care.

192 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1952

Reviews

[Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant read. Bit gory at times. Well written. Such an interesting read. Will look at prisons and hospitals in a very different way now. Found out so much. Learnt so much. Recommend