April 7, 2025
Cary Grant was a world famous film actor (born Archibald Leach) and was raised here in Bristol. Read on to discover the uniquely sad link we have with him here at Glenside.
April 7, 2025
Cary Grant was a world famous film actor (born Archibald Leach) and was raised here in Bristol. Read on to discover the uniquely sad link we have with him here at Glenside.
March 27, 2025
Every Saturday until September 2025. Tickets only: booking essential (via Eventbrite).
March 26, 2025
January 26, 2025
The museum originated from humble beginnings, starting out as a collection of intriguing objects and documents gathered on the balcony in the hospital dining room. Today, the museum's displays are carefully curated by a dedicated team of volunteers to captivate and educate visitors about mental healthcare. Read 10 great facts in this celebratory post.
April 16, 2024
The history of commonwealth nurses and their contribution to the NHS is one that is often overlooked. Discover this hidden history at Glenside Hospital through the exhibition ‘Answering the Call’ which showcases the triumphs and challenges faced by these nurses.
March 30, 2024
Celestine Lewis is one of many who came to work in hospitals as they became part of the NHS.
March 30, 2024
May Tanner provides her history of working in Bristol hospitals as it became part of the NHS.
February 9, 2024
When the word Asylum is mentioned, all sorts of images come to mind. What impression did Glenside have on those who lived and worked there? Hear from those who worked and lived there.
January 17, 2024
This article explores what we can glean about those who wrote the records of the Bristol Lunatic Asylum found at the Bristol Archives.
