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A lot of work goes into creating an exhibition; here, Bethlem Museum of the Mind registrar Diana Chaccour outlines the process that went in to creating "The Art of Bedlam: Richard Dadd." 

Learn more about Bethlem Museum’s new and exciting activity trails for families, encouraging learning, play and exploration. 

Find out about damage to the Hospital and the experiences of staff and patients during the Second World War.

Creating the Hospital  Air Raid Precaution (ARP) Squad

The Second World War at Bethlem Royal Hospital.  Bethlem Royal stayed open to patients throughout the Second World War, despite much bombing in the local area and damage to the Hospital.

This month's 'In the Frame' is written by Mansions in the Orchard Researcher, Dr Jennifer Walke.

The end of the Bethlem Hospital Park Farm.

Read this month's 'In the Frame' from Conservator, Jillian Gregory.

They'd chop your head off before you could say “Please your Majesty”.

See what happened to Park Farm after the War.

The risks of being a botherer of royalty.

Hear how Bethlem's Park Farm functioned during the War.

Read this month's 'In The Frame' from our former Registrar, Rebecca, who sadly left us last month for pastures new.

Discover more about the farm at Bethlem Royal Hospital in the 1920s - 1930s.

Kirsten Tambling continues her Schizophrenia Awareness Week consideration of how Bryan Charnley depicted his experiences of schizophrenia in his art.