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Spotlight on the Retreat Archive: Pianos at the Retreat

Posted by sallyanneshearn on 10 March 2017

Written by Jenny Mitcham, Digital Archivist This is the third in a series of blog posts celebrating The Retreat Archive and our digitisation project as it nears completion. The Retreat is one of the most important institutions in the care and treatment of mental health patients. Over the last two and half years, staff at … Continue reading Spotlight on the Retreat Archive: Pianos at the Retreat

Continuity and Change at The Retreat

Posted by sallyanneshearn on 29 January 2015

Written by Jenny Mitcham, Digital Archivist, Borthwick Institute Arranging a tour of the grounds of the Retreat for a morning in January was a bit of a risk. We were truly at the mercy of the elements! We were fortunate however to have picked a day when there was no snow or ice on the … Continue reading Continuity and Change at The Retreat