The Horrors of Bethlem Royal Hospital 🏥
1/4: Origins and Early History
Bethlem Royal Hospital, known as Bedlam, was founded in 1247 in London. Initially a priory, it became a hospital for the mentally ill by the 14th century. The conditions were deplorable, with patients often… pic.twitter.com/fkuEeya4P8— Detective Tiger's Stories (@TBBOB2) July 5, 2024