Stories
- Article
The unearthly children of science fiction’s Cold War
In the 1950s a new figure emerged in British novels, film and television: a disturbing young alien that revealed postwar society’s fear of the unruly power of teenagers.
- 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.
- Article
Equality in genetics
Genetic counsellor Sasha Henriques harnessed her energy and resolve to tackle the racial biases she saw in her profession – with positive and promising results.
- Photo story
Generation portraits
Photographer Julian Germain’s major project focusing on portraits of multi-generational families came to a sudden halt during the various Covid-19 lockdowns. Here families celebrate coming together again in words and images.
Catalogue
- Digital Images
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East London Hospital for Children: New Year's Eve Festival.
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Children at play in the East London Hospital for Children. Wood engraving by J. Swain after G.W. Ridley, 1872.
Ridley, G.W.Date: 27 April 1872Reference: 25214i- Pictures
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The East London Hospital for Children, Glamis Street, Shadwell: the facade. Wood engraving by F. W., 1877.
Date: 1877Reference: 39388i- Pictures
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East London Hospital for Children, Shadwell: a party in one of the wards on New Year's Eve. Wood engraving, 1870.
Date: 1870Reference: 39399i- Books
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Office of the Hospital for Sick Children.
Hospital for Sick Children (London, England)Date: 1850]