Stories
- Book extract
Of incubators, orchids and artificial wombs
In this extract from Claire Horn’s new book, ‘Eve: The Disobedient Future of Birth’, she traces the development of the artificial womb, soon to become a reality.
- Book extract
A doctor, his community and coronavirus
Reflecting on his experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic, GP Gavin Francis vividly recalls a home visit to a man stricken with breathing difficulties.
- Article
Political brilliance and the power of self-promotion
How do you convince people you’re exceptional? Meet the ultimate self-styled genius.
- Long read
Primodos, paternalism and the fight to be heard
Journalist Florence Wildblood examines the case of Primodos – a conveniently quick but risky hormone pregnancy test that was prescribed in the 1960s and ’70s – and profiles two women at the story’s shocking heart.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Papers on heating
Date: 1935 - 1944Reference: RET/2/2/12/1/10Part of: The Retreat Archive- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
General Papers on power supplies
Date: 1903 - 1921Reference: RET/2/2/12/1/4Part of: The Retreat Archive- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
General Papers about power supplies
Date: 1935 - 1946Reference: RET/2/2/12/1/8Part of: The Retreat Archive- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
General Papers about power supplies
Date: 1947 - 1952Reference: RET/2/2/12/1/9Part of: The Retreat Archive- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
General Papers on power supplies
Date: 1922 - 1924Reference: RET/2/2/12/1/5Part of: The Retreat Archive