Stories
- Podcast
The masking tapes
In episode two of his coronavirus podcast, comedian Mark Thomas talks to health workers about PPE, vulnerability and the urge to protect.
- Article
Graphic battles in pharmacy
James Morison’s campaign against the medical establishment inspired a wave of caricatures mocking his quack medicine.
- Article
People against pollution
Alice Bell reflects on what happens when communities help solve environmental problems, and whether citizen science can help fight industrial pollution today.
- Article
Booze and bad behaviour
Our love of alcohol is like a party that’s lasted nine centuries. But there are signs that the demon drink is losing its appeal.
Catalogue
- Pictures
Gin Lane 2016.
Moore, Thomas, 1991-Date: 2016Reference: 3147469i- Digital Images
- Online
Gin Lane by William Hogarth.
- Books
Handcarts to helicopters : a history of the Gin Gin Hospital / Aileen F. Still.
Still, Aileen F.Date: [2008], ©2008- Books
Gin, ale and poultices -- lasers and scanners : Solihull Workhouse and Hospital 1742-1993 / Joy Woodall.
Woodall, Joy.Date: 1994- Books
- Online
Gin, the skeleton spirit and demon of depravity!! A voice from the poison palaces!!! : addressed to the two Houses of the British legislature / by the author of 'The golden rules of life','Every body's friend', 'A book for the whole world', &c. &c.
Date: [1835?]