As part of the National Treasures Live series there is an interesting part of episode 3 where “Ruby Wax takes a look at some of the grisly techniques that were used on patients inside Victorian asylums.”

Find it on the BBC i player under National Treasures Live – Shakespeare Dig Stratford.It is about 20minutes into the programme and Ruby visits the Glenside Hospital Museum in Bristol

http://www.glensidemuseum.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

Available to watch until the 14/09/11

Thanks to Tim Goosey for recommending this programme.

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