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Blog - James Tilly Matthews

200 Years Ago Today 13

History

On 6 March 1816, a Parliamentary enquiry heard details of the treatment given to James Tilley Matthews while a patient at Bethlem Hospital.

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200 Years Ago Today 1

History

On 3 May 1815, a Parliamentary enquiry heard details of the lengthy legal struggle to obtain the release of James Tilly Matthews from Bethlem Hospital. 

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In the Frame: Architectural Drawing of the New Bethlem Hospital

Art

This month's In the Frame image can be purchased as an Advent calendar, as our Archivist explains...but be quick!

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In the Frame for March 2014: James Tilly Matthews’ ‘Air Loom’

Art, Collection

This month one of our new volunteers, Harry, shares his thoughts on James Tilly Matthews

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