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

Blog - In The Spotlight

In the Spotlight: Relatives 1

History, Personal accounts

In a slight change from our usual 'In the Spotlight' posts, this month we are looking at the experiences of some of the relatives of better-known residents of B

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In the Spotlight: A.W. Pugin

History, Personal accounts

Find out about Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin's experiences at bethlem in 1852.

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In the Spotlight: George Gilbert Scott Junior

History, Personal accounts

This month's 'In the Spotlight' looks at the experiences of architect George Gilbert Scott Junior during his stay at Bethlem in 1883.

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In the Spotlight: Antonia White

History, Literature, Personal accounts

This month we look at the accounts of Antonia White from 1899-1980.

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In the Spotlight: Philip O’Connor

History, Personal accounts

This month we look at Philip O'Connor's experiences at Bethlem from 1936-7.

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In the Spotlight: Dennis Lillie

History, Personal accounts

Read about Dennis Lillie's experiences of mental health problems after his Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1913.

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In the Spotlight: Introduction

History, Personal accounts

Our new series, 'In the Spotlight' looks at the personal stories of some of Bethlem's historic patients.

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