Stories
- Article
A medieval guide to practical magic
With few sources of effective help available when treating an injured patient, the medieval physician could instead stage a healing ceremony using a practical how-to guide he carried with him.
- Article
Remote diagnosis from wee to the Web
Medical practice might have moved on from when patients posted flasks of their urine for doctors to taste, but telehealth today keeps up the tradition of remote diagnosis – to our possible detriment.
- Photo story
Beautiful bedding and how to die well
When you are unwell, your bed can be both a refuge and a prison. Discover how artist Poppy Nash created a bed-centred artwork inspired by her own chronic illness and depictions of ill health from history.
- Article
The poor child’s nurse
Charming family scenes in Victorian ads for children’s medicines were at odds with some of the dangerous ingredients they contained.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
William Bartholomew - Theme on Punch - Pandemonium
Date: c.1875Reference: DGH1/7/3/1/23Part of: Records of Crichton Royal Hospital- Archives and manuscripts
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William Bartholomew - Cake Month - ain't it ridik'lus?
Date: 1861Reference: DGH1/7/3/1/17Part of: Records of Crichton Royal Hospital- Archives and manuscripts
Art in Madness - Early Patient Artwork
Date: 1843-c.1867Reference: DGH1/7/3/1Part of: Records of Crichton Royal Hospital- Archives and manuscripts
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William Bartholomew - Sketch of Three Gentlemen
Date: c.1860Reference: DGH1/7/3/1/25Part of: Records of Crichton Royal Hospital- Archives and manuscripts
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William Bartholomew - Portrait of William Smith
Date: c.1866Reference: DGH1/7/3/1/22Part of: Records of Crichton Royal Hospital