Stories
- Article
A history of twins in science
For thousands of years, twins have been a source of fascination in mythology, religion and the arts. Since the 19th century, they have also been the subject of scientific study and experimentation.
- Article
Birth, babies and boxes of memories
With memories of her baby in neonatal intensive care still fresh, Erin Beeston decides to unearth the poignant objects her family kept following births, going back as far as Victorian times.
- Article
The current that kills
In the 19th century, electricity held life in the balance, with the power to execute – or reanimate.
- Long read
Rehab centres and the ‘cure’ for addiction
Guy Stagg takes us on a brief history of rehab centres and their approaches to addiction and recovery.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
William Jones of Llanrwst: Bill presented to Rev. T.G. Roberts
Date: 19th century - 20th centuryReference: MS.7564/6Part of: Veterinary Miscellanea- Archives and manuscripts
The proposed Volunteer Force for Active Service, 1878. Proof copy with holograph additions and corrections
Date: 19th centuryReference: MS.2721Part of: Hambleton, Godfrey William (1852-1929)- Archives and manuscripts
William Heberden the elder (1710-1801) and William Heberden the younger (1767-1845), physicians
Heberden, William, 1710-1801Date: late 18th century - early 19th centuryReference: MS.8832- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Vol. 2. Male and female patients admitted March 1847-May 1850
Camberwell House AsylumDate: mid 19th century - late 19th centuryReference: MS.6220Part of: Camberwell House Asylum- Archives and manuscripts
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Vol. 3. Male and female patients admitted May 1850-June 1853
Camberwell House AsylumDate: mid 19th century - late 19th centuryReference: MS.6221Part of: Camberwell House Asylum