By Carl Banks, 02/02/2026 Perhaps one of the biggest surprises found when delving into the Royal Hospital’s (RH) archives and online, is the frequent appearance and use of poetry – quoted or commissioned by, or connected to, the RH. Equally… Read More »Poets and Poetry: Muses of the Royal Hospital
Catch up with our open lecture, Religion and Faith at the RHN, hosted by the Royal Hospital for Neuro‑disability on the 20th January 2026. “Inspired by conversations with patients as part of the ‘Legacy of Care’ project marking 170 years… Read More »Faith at the RHN: Open Lecture
By Carl Banks, 20/12/2025 Every so often, a glimpse in the archives reveals a world that might otherwise remain hidden. Within the records of the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN), volunteer archive researcher Carl Banks has uncovered such glimpses: traces… Read More »Faith at the RHN: Patients and Residents of Faith
By Carl Banks, 11/12/2025 Every so often, a small object in the archive opens the door to an extraordinary story. Volunteer archive researcher Carl Banks has uncovered one such treasure: a tiny, long-forgotten children’s book whose creation, purpose, and impact… Read More »From Algernon Hall to the Royal Hospital for Incurables
Catch up with our open lecture, Behind the Scenes of an Oral History Project, hosted by the Royal Hospital for Neuro‑disability on the 21st October 2025. “Over the past year, we have been exploring the rich tapestry of the hospital’s… Read More »Open Lecture: Behind the Scenes of an Oral History Project
By Dr Kirsty Walker, 18/09/2025 Throughout its history, music has been a cornerstone of life at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, providing patients with comfort, community, and a means of expression. Recently, volunteer researcher Dr Kirsty Walker made a remarkable… Read More »Music at the RHN: The Mystery of ‘The Rosary’
By Carl Banks, 09/09/2025 As part of his extensive work exploring the history of faith at the RHN, volunteer archive researcher Carl Banks turns to the Hon. and Rev. Robert Henley. In this article, he explores Henley’s long tenure as… Read More »Faith at the RHN: Chaplain Robert Henley 1858-1900
By Carl Banks, 05/09/2025 As part of his extensive work exploring the history of faith at the RHN, volunteer archive researcher Carl Banks looks at the foundations of faith at the Hospital. In this article, he introduces the spiritual and… Read More »Faith at the RHN: Foundations