One mans vision
The Retreat’s history began on 15th March 1790 when a 42 year old Quaker widow, called Hannah Mills, was admitted to York Lunatic Asylum and died by 29th April 1790. Her death was unexplained, but Friends discovered that during her stay it is very likely she was treated inhumanely and cruelly. William Tuke and his family vowed that never again should any Quaker be forced to endure such treatment.