Bethlem Collection

Bethlem Hospital / 1926
or BETHLEM/BEDLAM HOSPITAL The oldest hospital for the treatment of the insane - after the First World War it was moved to Moorfields Date: 1926

The Royal Hospital of Bethlehem; gallery for men
The hospital also known as Bethlem Royal Hospital or Bedlam was the oldest psychiatric hospital in the world. The building had been moved around many sites

Parts of the London Wall and Bethlem or Bedlam Hospital, built in 1675. Copperplate engraving drawn
FLO5000557 Parts of the London Wall and Bethlem or Bedlam Hospital, built in 1675. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London

Exterior of Old Bethlem Hospital, Moorfields, London. Date: 1750s

Title Page to Lucida Intervalla by James Carkesse
XJF465159 Title Page to Lucida Intervalla by James Carkesse, published 1679 (printed paper) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bethlem psychiatric hospital or Bedlam in 1816
Bethlem Royal Hospital or Bedlam Hospital in St. Georges Fields, Southwark, 1816. Now the Imperial War Museum. Designed by surveyor James Lewis in the neoclassical style with portico

Southwest view of Bethlem or Bedlam Hospital and London Wall, 1814. In the 18th century, visitors paid a penny at the Penny Gate to view the inmates

Parts of the London Wall and Bethlem or Bedlam Hospital, built in 1675. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London, 1814

A Rakes Progress VIII: The Rake in Bedlam, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS2005 A Rakes Progress VIII: The Rake in Bedlam, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

The Rake in Bedlam, plate VIII from A Rakes Progress, 1763 (engraving)
GHL206154 The Rake in Bedlam, plate VIII from A Rakes Progress, 1763 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); length: 56 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Melancholia, c. 1670-1700 (carved stone)
XJF465154 Melancholia, c.1670-1700 (carved stone) by Cibber, Caius Gabriel (1630-1700); Bethlem Museum of the Mind, Beckenham

Old Bethlem Hospital
Engraving depicting Old Bethlem Hospital, Moorfields. circa 1750. Date: circa 1750

A Peep into Bethlehem, c. 1793 (etching)
XJF465156 A Peep into Bethlehem, c.1793 (etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: A satirical etching showing satirist John Walcot (1738-1819)

Sketch to Illustrate the Passions: Suspense or Expectation, 1855 (w / c, pen & ink
XYC258610 Sketch to Illustrate the Passions: Suspense or Expectation, 1855 (w/c, pen & ink over graphite on paper) by Dadd, Richard (1817-86); 35.9x25.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Edward VI (1537-53) Granting the Charter to Bridewell and Bethlehem Hospitals in 1553
XJF124597 Edward VI (1537-53) Granting the Charter to Bridewell and Bethlehem Hospitals in 1553 (oil on canvas) (b&w photo) (see also 111677) by English School

Fish Market by the Sea Inscribed in lower left: Bethlem Hospital Signed
Fish Market by the Sea Inscribed in lower left: " Bethlem Hospital" Signed in lower left: " Richard Dadd", Richard Dadd, 1817-1886, British

Bethlem Hospital, 18th century
Bethlem Hospital. 18th century engraving of Bethlem Hospital at Moorfields, London. The first Bethlem Hospital was founded in the 14th century

The Royal Hospital of Bethlehem; the gallery for women
The hospital also known as Bethlem Royal Hospital or Bedlam was the oldest psychiatric hospital in the world. The building has been moved around many sites

Medical / Insanity / Patient
The American patient James Norris in chains at Bethlehem Hospital, London

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Bethlem, also known as the Royal Hospital of Bethlehem, has a rich and intriguing history that dates back to 1926. Originally established as a gallery for men, this iconic institution played a significant role in London's public architecture. The exterior of the Old Bethlem Hospital in Moorfields, London, showcases its grandeur and timeless beauty. Dating back to the 1750s, it stands as a testament to the city's historical heritage. The Ancient Topography of London by John Thomas Smith provides an enchanting illustration of both Parts of London Wall and Bethlem Hospital from 1814. Lucida Intervalla by James Carkesse captures the essence with its captivating title page. This renowned psychiatric hospital gained notoriety under the name Bedlam in 1816. Its southwest view portrays both its imposing structure and significance within society. Throughout history, various artistic representations have immortalized Bedlam's influence on mental health. "A Rake's Progress VIII: The Rake in Bedlam" depicts societal decadence through oil on canvas in 1733. An engraving from "A Rake's Progress" plate VIII further explores this theme in 1763. Carved stones such as "Raving Madness" and "Melancholia, " dating between c. 1670-1700, provide insight into the perception of mental illness during that era. These intricate artworks serve as reminders of how far we've come in understanding and treating psychological conditions. Bethlem remains an emblematic landmark intertwined with centuries-old narratives surrounding mental health care advancements. Its legacy endures through architectural marvels like Old Bethlem Hospital while reminding us to continue striving for compassion and progress within our society.