Whitchurch Hospital Historical Society

Vintage red background with white writing “no smoking” sign

Vintage brown “no smoking in this record record room by order” sign

No smoking sign on a safe room door

Staff smoking concert programme from the 5th of November 1909

As it is #nosmokingday here are some vintage photos from Whitchurch Hospital

#NSD
#hospitalsigns

Remember to watch Ep4 of Our Hospital Through Time tonight at 8pm on Channel 5. There's more of us showing
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Vintage red background with white writing “no smoking” sign

Vintage brown “no smoking in this record record room by order” sign

No smoking sign on a safe room door

Staff smoking concert programme from the 5th of November 1909

As it is #nosmokingday here are some vintage photos from Whitchurch Hospital

#NSD
#hospitalsigns

15 photos (arranged as a grid 3x5) showing women associated with Whitchurch Hospital over the years

For #internationalwomensday we share some photos of women associated with Whitchurch Hospital over the years

#histnursing
#IWD

#histnursing #IWD

15 photos (arranged as a grid 3x5) showing women associated with Whitchurch Hospital over the years

For #internationalwomensday we share some photos of women associated with Whitchurch Hospital over the years

#histnursing
#IWD

Good question, I wonder why 🧐. Looks an interesting exhibition @rcnlibraries.bsky.social

Migration is significant for @thercot.bsky.social

1930 Patricia Sunderland, Irish mental nurse was one of the first #OccupationalTherapists in Wales @whitchurchhospital.bsky.social and in Uk.

Is this one of the reasons why her contribution has been neglected?

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Image showing four different books laid over each other. The book in the middle is by Hilary Thomas, written for the 75th Anniversary of the Hospital

#Worldbookday2026

Image of real books from the collection (created by AI) showing Hilary Thomas’s book written for the 75th Anniversary of the hospital.

#whitchurchhospital
#books
#uniformbook
#rulebook

Fabulous photos 😀

Black and white photo of Whitchurch hospital showing the man entrance and water tower to the left. AI has been used to add Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus, flags and daffodils

Window sill dials if daffodils with the red brick hospital buildings in the background

Photo showing a display of daffodils in front of a stone wall and a drain pipe to the right

Concert programme from March 1st 1911

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus i bawb / Happy St David’s Day to all

1st photo, original photo with additions from AI.

Daffodils at the hospital in years gone by…

Concert programme from 1911, held on St David’s Day

#DyddGŵylDewi
#StDavidsDay

Quick reminder - 2nd March closing date for abstract submission to our June 1st #Colloquium2026 in London, UK. Please share widely #histnursing #histmed More info on the website . ukahn.org/colloquium-2... plus registration now open here store.kingston.ac.uk/conferences-...

Group of five nurses (three standing and two seated) from the first world war Dressed in white uniforms and white caps

An award ceremony photograph showing various nurses with their prizes.

Large group photograph taken outside the hospital. Four rows of staff, mainly nursing staff

Photo showing five nurses, three female nurses standing and two male nurses in front with the water tower in the background

Happy #mentalhealthnursesday to all #mentalhealthnurses

Here are some over the years from Whitchurch Hospital/ Cardiff City Mental Hospital

Thank you for the photos Eve, Angela & Carol

#mentalhealthnursesday2026
#mhnurseday
#histnursing
#whitchurchhospital

Group of five nurses (three standing and two seated) from the first world war Dressed in white uniforms and white caps

An award ceremony photograph showing various nurses with their prizes.

Large group photograph taken outside the hospital. Four rows of staff, mainly nursing staff

Photo showing five nurses, three female nurses standing and two male nurses in front with the water tower in the background

Happy #mentalhealthnursesday to all #mentalhealthnurses

Here are some over the years from Whitchurch Hospital/ Cardiff City Mental Hospital

Thank you for the photos Eve, Angela & Carol

#mentalhealthnursesday2026
#mhnurseday
#histnursing
#whitchurchhospital

Postcard showing the main entrance of Whitchurch Hospital from just inside the main gates trees on the left, main entrance and the lodge on the right

Postcard from the First World War era, showing the man gated entrance, park road in the distance and the hospital lodge on the right

2 more unusual postcards

The gate porter had a very responsible job as seen by these rules…
13 "He shall not admit to the Mental Hospital any strangers, unless on business, in which case he shall at once telephone to the Hall Porter, and state the nature of the business"

Postcard showing the main entrance of Whitchurch Hospital from just inside the main gates trees on the left, main entrance and the lodge on the right

Postcard from the First World War era, showing the man gated entrance, park road in the distance and the hospital lodge on the right

2 more unusual postcards

The gate porter had a very responsible job as seen by these rules…
13 "He shall not admit to the Mental Hospital any strangers, unless on business, in which case he shall at once telephone to the Hall Porter, and state the nature of the business"

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12 various photos of love and romance

A selection of various photos related to love ♥️ & Connections @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social

#ValentinesDay2026
#romance
#valentinesday
#HospitalRomance
#EYAConnections

Have you submitted your abstract to present at in London at our June 1st #Colloquium2026. Call open and closing on March 2nd. Please share widely #histnursing #histmed More info on the website . ukahn.org/colloquium-2... plus registration now open here store.kingston.ac.uk/conferences-...

What a lovely badge, thank you for sharing 😊

Free 3-week accredited Mental Health & Wellbeing course in #Bridgend with #AdultLearningWales.

📅 Thurs 29 Jan, 5 & 12 Feb
⏰ 1:00–4:30
📍 Quarella Rd, Bridgend

Covers mental health, stigma, influencing factors & support options.

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📞 01656 767045

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Main hospital entrance in the background and a number of staff wearing colourful striped blazers and bow ties

Main hospital entrance in the background and a number of staff wearing colourful striped blazers and bow ties

A bit of fun for #NationalHatDay

This was a quality initiative back in the 1980s called QED (Query Every Decision)

Thanks to Ann Sullivan for the photo

Embarking on archival research may seem daunting but with careful planning, patience and an inquisitive outlook you can find some real treasures within historical collections. Enjoy the process and embrace the satisfaction that comes from uncovering valuable insights from the past.
#ArchvesWales

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Who loves a challenge 🙋🏻‍♀️

#OTD in 1863 the London Underground 1st opened to the public. The #BritishMuseum had its own station in High Holborn from 1900-33 & used the tunnels at Aldwych for storage in WWII. #londontransportmuseum #archives #londonunderground

The pharmacy typewriter, photo shows a large typewriter with labels and photos in the background

A black typewriter with a red display board in the background

On #WorldTypingDay here are two vintage typewriters, both were displayed at the End of an Era exhibition back in March/April 2016. It’s hard to believe that the hospital closed nearly 10years ago!!

#vintagetypewriters
#endofaneraexhibition
#Whitchurchhospital

The pharmacy typewriter, photo shows a large typewriter with labels and photos in the background

A black typewriter with a red display board in the background

On #WorldTypingDay here are two vintage typewriters, both were displayed at the End of an Era exhibition back in March/April 2016. It’s hard to believe that the hospital closed nearly 10years ago!!

#vintagetypewriters
#endofaneraexhibition
#Whitchurchhospital

Navigating the maps website | National Library of Scotland Learn how to find and make the most of the National Library of Scotland's maps in this online workshop.

Interested in learning more about navigating the #maps website of the National Library of Scotland, for your #OnePlaceStudy / #LocalHistory / #FamilyHistory research? If so, @natlibscot.bsky.social has just the thing for you! January 28th, 3pm to 4pm UK time, online, and free! #OnePlaceWednesday

DI2006_1674 Digitized copy of a black and white photograph showing an exterior view of Bethania Chapel, Maesteg, with the congregation and school pupils. Part of a collection of material relating to Bethania Chap...

@capelicymru.bsky.social yw prosiect cyffrous newydd y Comisiwn Brenhinol i ddeall, dogfennu ac ymateb i'r golled gynyddol yn nhreftadaeth Anghydffurfiol Cymru. Dilynwch nhw am ddiweddariadau prosiect.