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His Powers of Walking II

History, Literature

Aislinn Hunter continues her conversation about her experiences of creative writing.

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In the Spotlight: Edward Oxford

History, Personal accounts

This month's 'In the Spotlight' focuses on Edward Oxford and his attempt to assassinate Queen Victoria.

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Body and Mind: A Historical Problem?

History

Find out more about what historian Roger Smith had to say at the recent European Association for the History of Medical Health Conference.

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His Powers of Walking I

History

Hear the story of Robert Cowtan, as told by Aislinn Hunter.

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The Art of Psychiatry

Events

The question of how the media treat issues of mental disorder forms part of the inspiration for our ongoing series of Curatorial Conversations...

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Curatorial Conversations III

Collection, Exhibitions

Continue finding out more about some of the issues we encounter as curators.

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Under the Dome: Notes on the Chapel

History

The recent Open House London weekend saw us once more 'under the dome' at the Imperial War Museum, where we welcomed a record 142 visitors on...

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Unescorted #3: New Exhibition at the Bethlem Gallery

Art, Exhibitions

Unescorted #3 glimpses the lives and unique perspectives of patients at medium-secure psychiatric units. Opening on 5th October at the Bethlem...

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First Person Narratives V

Personal accounts

Read about Kim Noble's exciting new book, now available for purchase.

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In the Frame for October 2011: John Martin’s ‘The Deluge’

Art

This month's 'In the Frame' features a work by John Martin, not to be confused with his brother Jonathan Martin, who was a patient at Bethlem.

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‘This is Your Hospital’: Film Screening at Bethlem

History

Enoch Powell's famous 'water-tower' speech was given fifty years ago this year. In it, he expressed the British Government's determination to...

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Curatorial Conversations II

Collection

As we continue with this series of curatorial conversations, we hope to find out more about what our readers think of our plans to relocate.

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