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In the Spotlight: Relatives 1

History, Personal accounts

In a slight change from our usual 'In the Spotlight' posts, this month we are looking at the experiences of some of the relatives of better-known residents of B

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Unknown, and Unknowable? Bethlem Gallery Exhibition opens 27 July

Art, History

The Bethlem Gallery invites you to an exhibition curated by staff at Bethlem’s Archives & Museum, opening on Wednesday 27th July 2011. Here is...

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Book Review: ‘Human Traces’

History, Literature

We've been reviewing books related to mental health on the blog.  This month we look at 'Human Traces' by Sebastian Faulks.

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Staff Change at the Archives and Museum

News

Join us in saying 'farewell' to our previous Head of Archives and Museum, and 'welcome' to our new one!

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History of Emotions: New Blogs and more

History

Following a recent fascinating conference on the topic of 'Mastering the Emotions', the Centre for the History of Emotions at Queen Mary, University...

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Bethlem Sunfayre 2011: Art, Health and History

Events

Last weekend the Hospital welcomed a reported thousand people onsite for the annual Sunfayre, to enjoy the good weather and delicious cupcakes...

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In the Frame for July 2011: Peter Richardson’s ‘Jesus Christ’ and ‘Satan’

Art

Learn more about Richardson's sketches of these two biblical opposites.

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Biography and Psychology I: Biography and its Place in the History of Psychology and Psychiatry

Collection

Take a look at our new series, which considers the role of biography in psychology.

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In the Spotlight: A.W. Pugin

History, Personal accounts

Find out about Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin's experiences at bethlem in 1852.

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Bethlem Sunfayre 2011

News

The Annual Bethlem Sunfayre takes place this year on Saturday 2 July, from 12 - 5pm. As usual, there will be a host of activities, stalls and...

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Art from Ephemera: new Exhibition at Bethlem Gallery

Art

In this joint exhibition, between the Bethlem Art Studio and Bethlem Archives and Museum, artists combine use of the everyday and 'throwaway...

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A Visit to the Science Museum Stores

History

The recent meeting of London’s Museums of Health and Medicine  gave some of our staff a fascinating opportunity to explore the Science Museum’s...

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