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‘Psychiatric Tales’ by Darryl Cunningham

Art, Literature

Take a look at this graphic novel approach to mental health.

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A Sporting Chance 3

History

This month's Olympic-themed post highlights croquet as a popular pursuit at Bethlem in the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

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Hollow Space and Outgrowth: New Exhibition at the Bethlem Gallery opens this week

Art, Learning

From Wednesday, the Bethlem Gallery will present a veritable cabinet of curiosities showcasing contemporary ceramics made within the hospital's...

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Windows Onto the Past III

History

Here we continue our series looking into stained glass windows, with the story of St Dymphna.

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In the Frame for June 2012:Lynda Bamford’s ‘Mother and Father Reading’

Art

This month's 'In the Frame' looks at the work of Lynda Bamford.

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Biography & Psychology VI: W.H.R. Rivers (2 of 2)

History

Read more about the work of clinical assisstant, W.H.R. Rivers during his time at Bethlem in the 19th century.

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Shades of Kurelek 1

Art

Our Archivist travels to Canada to see the latest retrospective on the art of William Kurelek.

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Normansfield: Past, Present, Future

Events

On Saturday 5 May, the new Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability hosted a conference focused on the Normansfield Hospital. Founded in 1868...

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Curatorial Conversations X

Collection

This month's curatorial conversation looks at the recent trend in reclamation and memorialisation of asylum cemeteries.

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See Miss X’s “Art in the Dark” as part of Museums at Night this Friday, 5 - 7pm

Art

As part of this years Museums at Night - when hundreds of museums around the country open their doors after hours - Bethlem Archives and Museum...

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Just Visiting: Charlotte Bronte (1 of 2)

Literature

This month’s post (and another one to be published in July) on Charlotte Brontë in the Just Visiting series is written by our guest blogger, the Canadian author

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The “Borderlands of Madness”: Jakob Lenz Debate

Events

Find out more about the portrayal of mental health in Opera.

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