Stories
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Notes upon arrival
In an effort to feel at home back in the country of her birth, poet Bhanu Kapil recognises the small revelations of nature in a chilly UK spring as a way to reconnect.
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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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Taking the piss
Council cuts have created public-toilet deserts across the UK, limiting journeys and days out for people whose medical conditions mean toilet access is essential. Campaigner Kevin Crowe highlights the issues.
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How to talk to kids about race
When her daughter decided blonde was best, a red flag went up for Pragya Agarwal. In this essay, the behavioural scientist discusses childhood development, race and representation.
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Théorie des signes pour l'instruction des sourds-muets, dédiée à S. M. l'Empereur et Roi, suivie d'une notice sur l'enfance de Massieu / [Roch Ambroise Cucurron Sicard].
Sicard, Roch Ambroise, 1742-1822Date: 1808
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A picture-written notice to smokers and chewers requesting them to throw their stubs etc. in the stove. Coloured lithograph, ca. 1854.
Date: [1854]Reference: 24866i- Books
Solvent abuse : we reserve the right not to supply certain solvent-based procuts.
Date: [198-?]- Pictures
A mortar and pestle; the American eagle; and the joined flags of the United Kingdom and the United States; advertising Burroughs Wellcome & Co., London. Relief photoengraving on metal.
Date: [between 1890 and 1899?]Reference: 2897053i
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A surgical operation. Oil painting attributed to Egbert van Heemskerck III.
Heemskerck, Egbert, active approximately 1700-1744.Date: [between 1730 and 1739?]Reference: 661865i