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Last day open 2024: Saturday 21 December.  First day open 2025: Thursday 2 January.

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In the Frame for August 2014: Figgy Fox’s ‘Welcome to My Psychosis’

Art

Volunteer Dylan tells us his thoughts on Figgy Fox's intriguing work, 'Welcome to my Psychosis'.

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Mansions in the Orchard: The Demise of the Asylum

Events

As part of the Mansions in the Orchard project, photographer Max Reeves has recently made some comparative studies of other institutions. 

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We Are Not Amused VII

History

Overreactions by the Police Commissioner.

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A Rake’s Progress III

Art, History

Tom patronising the Rose Tavern in Covent Garden.

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Virtual Book Club VI

Literature

Thanks to Education and Outreach Officer, Caroline Smith, for this month's reviews of 'The Quickening Maze' by Adam Foulds.

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A Maze of Possibilities II

Art

Take a look at pupils from Hayes School's responses to The Maze.

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Bethlem Sunfayre 5th July 2014

Events

Come join us at Bethlem Royal Hospital Sunfayre 5th July 12:00 - 17:00.Live music, stalls, complementary therapies, children's entertainment...

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In the Frame for July 2014: Valerie Potter’s ‘Untitled’

Art, Collection

This month's 'In The Frame' is kindly contributed by reader Jenni Lidyard, who looks at Valerie Potter's, 'Untitled'.

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Object Lesson II

Collection, History

Thanks to U3A volunteer, Peter Charles, for sharing his research on the Sports Cup.

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New exhibition at the Bethlem Gallery: this skin we’re in

Art

this skin we’re inBy Martha Orbach We’re making tea amidst the rubble. The house is feeling fragile. If you yell the walls tremble and let the...

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We Are Not Amused VI

History

How the monitoring of mail helped secure the Royal Household.

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A Rake’s Progress II

Art, History

Tom as a wealthy and well-connected “man about town”.

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