A Survey of Residents of the Eastbridge Hospital, Canterbury
Nathan shares the results of his exhaustive study of the residents of Eastbridge Hospital, Canterbury.
The end of the Bristol Guild
Why a club for disabled people, which lasted for almost a century, decided to close in the 1980s.
The Many Lives of Alice Marie Lillie: Part One – Her Illness and Treatment
Maxine looks at the notes of another resident of Chiswick House, and finds a troubled woman gradually retreating into a world of make believe.
Turning local history into a digital game
How do you go about creating a digital game from local, historical archive material? One of our workshop participants describes the experience.
The Many Lives of Alice Mary Lillie: Part Two – Who Was Alice?
In her second look at the casenotes of one inmate of Chiswick House, Max focuses on her life in the years before she was admitted, and asks whether there are any clues here as to why she developed her illness.
Workshops at Stoke Mandeville hospital
We organised workshops at Stoke Mandeville hospital where people with experience of spinal injury are considering Maggie Davis’ life through creating artwork.
The Chinese Dragon Gate Legend
Phil has been taking part in painting classes at Stoke Mandeville hospital, reflecting on independent living. He explains how his picture associates two Stoke Mandeville residents who wanted to live together with a Chinese legend.
Searching for Walter Ridpath
Attracted by spotting some distinctive drawings, Gillian Doherty goes in search of Walter Ridpath, who was once at resident at Normansfield Hospital.
What Became of Violet H Thompson?
Ann Newman looks at the case notes of a female patient of Chiswick House, finds evidence of Victorian attitudes percolating into 20th century medical thought, and discovers more loose ends than satisfying conclusions…
The Inheritance of Arthur Knowles
Maxine uncovers the story of an inmate of Manor House Asylum, Chiswick who may have been suffering from a hereditary degenerative disease. But further digging suggests there may be more to her initial diagnosis…