Stories
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Revelations of blindness in the Middle Ages
Medieval texts, from Islamic medical treatises to Christian books of miracles, reveal surprisingly varied and complex experiences of blindness. But when medieval scholar Jude Seal experienced visual impairment themselves, they gained an even deeper understanding of the lives they were studying.
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Healing hearts and saving lives
Cardiology is a prestigious specialism, known for its life-saving, heroic staff. But a doctor’s training eventually reveals other, less obvious ways to save lives.
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Life before assistive technology
When an inherited condition caused Alex Lee’s vision to deteriorate, he began to discover the technologies that would help him navigate the world around him. Here he describes how his life began to change.
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Lost in the mall and other false memories
How can you remember an event that never took place? Find out how manipulation, misinformation and coercion can plant false memories in your mind.
Catalogue
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Beauties and achievements of the blind / by Wm. Artman and L.V. Hall.
Artman, Wm. (William)Date: 1854- Archives and manuscripts
Paul Watzlawick, 'A review of the double blind theory'
Date: March 1963Reference: PP/HVD/G/1/30Part of: Dicks, Henry- Archives and manuscripts
Selma Fraiberg `Separation crises in two blind children'
Date: 1970Reference: PP/BOW/J.9/63Part of: Bowlby, (Edward) John (Mostyn) (1907-1990)- Archives and manuscripts
Bateman et al, 'A note on the double blind - 1962'
Date: March 1963Reference: PP/HVD/G/1/29Part of: Dicks, Henry
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The life of James Wilson : who has been blind from his infancy; author of Original poems, History of the blind, &c.
Wilson, James, 1779-1845.Date: 1842