Blog - First Person Narratives

Gail Hornstein, Professor of Psychology at Mount Holyoake College and sometime visitor to the Archives & Museum, makes passing reference to our...

Hear this insight into 20th century psychiatric recordkeeping practice.

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

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

Read part two of Jackie's experiences in the Charles Hood Unit at Bethlem.

Read part one of Jackie Hopson's 'One Good Year', talking of her experiences in the Charles Hood Unit at Bethlem.

This month we have a first-hand account from a mental health nurse, formerly at Bethlem.  Hear how experiences of clinical depression influenced the life and wo

Staff at the museum take time to investigate further the relationship between doctor and patient.