The Bethlem Royal Hospital is a psychiatric hospital located in London, is recognised as the world's oldest institution to specialise in mental illnesses. Originally a priory started in 1247, it has been variously known as St. Mary Bethlehem, Bethlem Hospital, Bethlehem Hospital and Bedlam. The word bedlam, meaning uproar and confusion, is derived from this earlier name. Although the hospital is now at the forefront of humane psychiatric treatment, for much of its history it was notorious for cruelty and inhumane treatment – the epitome of what the term "madhouse" might connote to the modern reader.

Indonesian glass strands with unusual sheen. Altered antique Afghan kuchi with ephemera under matte resin. Howlite stone stick, raccoon leg bone on ear wire with star rhinestone, carved bone tulip and miniature found wrench, polymer cone by stillpointworks with quartz crystal point, antique Chinese game piece with hoof charm by JewelIdentity, and antique found bone item. Handmade findings.
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