January 18, 2026
January 18, 2026

2025 at Glenside Hospital Museum in Bristol

We're very grateful to everyone who supported our museum in 2025. Whether you volunteered with us, visited the museum, attended an event, bought from our eBay shop or museum gift shop, created art for one of our exhibitions or commented/liked/shared our social media posts to help raise our profile. Read on for a round-up of our best events of 2025.
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October 6, 2025
Portraits of Victorian patients at Bristol Lunatic Asylum
October 6, 2025

Two asylums under one roof: gender differences in Victorian healthcare

On Thursday 20th November our brilliant researcher Dr Paul Tobia will present a thought-provoking talk and discussion, examining how gender shaped experiences of care and control within the asylum. How were men and women treated differently — and what does that tell us about society then and now?
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July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025

Did Victorians believe heavy drinking caused Spontaneous Human Combustion? (A talk on 16th Oct)

In this slightly bizarre talk at Glenside Hospital Museum Dr Pam Lock, Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol will share her research on Victorian theories about spontaneous human combustion and how they helped found the new discipline of alcohol medicine.
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April 14, 2025
April 14, 2025

Our PoW! (Protect Our Wellbeing) initiative – events and campaign page

Glenside Hospital Museum is not just about preserving history — it’s about shaping the future. Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, 2025 has marked the launch of the PoW! (Protect Our Wellbeing) initiative. Find out more details here and book tickets for some our exciting community events.
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