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The Advertisement Archive IX

History

Stray advertisements from the Journal of Mental Science.

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We Are Not Amused V

History

The role of the police in Victorian-era royal protection.

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A Rake’s Progress I

History

The first in this series of engravings shows Tom Rakewell taking possession of the effects of his wealthy but miserly father, who has died without making a will

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We Are Not Amused IV

Collection, History, Literature

Dr Nick Hervey examines the historic role of the police in royal protection in the fourth in a series of twelve guest posts.

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The Advertisement Archive VIII

History, Literature

Stray advertisements from the Journal of Mental Science.

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Virtual Book Club II

History, Literature

​Forbidden Obsession: Asylum by Patrick McGrath.

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We Are Not Amused III

History

Whatever the motivation of would-be regicides, serious attempts on the monarch's life brought into play the full machinery of the judiciary.

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Valentine’s Day at Bethlem

History, Literature, Personal accounts

Find out more about Valentine's Day at Bethlem.

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Launching the Edward Adamson Festival!

Art, History, News

The Edward Adamson Festival, launching on Wednesday 12 February, is a celebration of the life and work of artist Edward Adamson (1911-1996...

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We Are Not Amused I

Collection, History

Read the first of Dr Nick Hervey's blogs about a range of people who got too close for Her Majesty's comfort between 1837 and 1852.

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Christmas at Bethlem 2

Collection, History

Find out more about how Christmas has been marked at Bethlem in the past.

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The History of Mental Health Nursing

History

As part of the Mansions in the Orchard project, we've been very interested to hear from a number of current and retired mental health nurses...

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