Bethlem Royal Hospital was England’s first asylum for the treatment of mental illness. It was also a popular London attraction for the morbidly entertained. From an article by Paul Chambers for BBC History Revealed | HistoryExtra

The third video in our "Bethlem: A Potted History" series, in which Museum of the Mind Director Colin looks at Bethlem Royal Hospital's long and fascinating history, with reference to pots & other ceramic objects 🍯 🏺🏆 _________________________________________________________ Discover more about the history of Bethlem and mental health treatment by following us on social media or visiting our website: Bethlem Museum of the Mind website: https://museumofthemind.org.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.

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