We hold collections in the Southwark Archives on groups that have historically been underrepresented.
Southwark Archives holds the following resources and collections on the history of mental health and wellbeing.
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We do not hold hospital records. The London Metropolitan Archives holds many of the records relating to Southwark’s old hospitals. You can download a list of hospitals and where to find their records from Data.gov.uk.
This guide was created in collaboration with The Dragon Café, which is run by Mental Fight Club, an arts and mental health charity. The Dragon Café meets at St Peter's Church, Walworth and online.