Painting created c.1960s, in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital in Surrey, by an individual who was compelled to live there, whose identity is currently unknown to us.
I’m fairly sure this work depicts the main road & turning off which spirals up the steep hill towards Netherne
I’m fairly sure this work depicts the main road & turning off which spirals up the steep hill towards Netherne
March 20, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Painting created c.1960s, in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital in Surrey, by an individual who was compelled to live there, whose identity is currently unknown to us.
I’m fairly sure this work depicts the main road & turning off which spirals up the steep hill towards Netherne
I’m fairly sure this work depicts the main road & turning off which spirals up the steep hill towards Netherne
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne (Reigate & Banstead) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 41.8% (+3.4)
➡️ RFM: 24.4% (+13.6)
🌳 CON: 20.3% (-3.8)
🔶 LDM: 7.4% (+0.9)
🌹 LAB: 6.2% (-14.1)
Green GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2024.
🌍 GRN: 41.8% (+3.4)
➡️ RFM: 24.4% (+13.6)
🌳 CON: 20.3% (-3.8)
🔶 LDM: 7.4% (+0.9)
🌹 LAB: 6.2% (-14.1)
Green GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2024.
August 7, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne (Reigate & Banstead) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 41.8% (+3.4)
➡️ RFM: 24.4% (+13.6)
🌳 CON: 20.3% (-3.8)
🔶 LDM: 7.4% (+0.9)
🌹 LAB: 6.2% (-14.1)
Green GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2024.
🌍 GRN: 41.8% (+3.4)
➡️ RFM: 24.4% (+13.6)
🌳 CON: 20.3% (-3.8)
🔶 LDM: 7.4% (+0.9)
🌹 LAB: 6.2% (-14.1)
Green GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2024.
A Valentine created by an individual whose identity is currently unknown to us, who was compelled to live at Netherne Hospital c.midC20th.
This was made for art therapist Edward Adamson & is signed “the Netherne noodles” presumably a nickname for one of the groups who attended the art therapy studio
This was made for art therapist Edward Adamson & is signed “the Netherne noodles” presumably a nickname for one of the groups who attended the art therapy studio
February 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM
A Valentine created by an individual whose identity is currently unknown to us, who was compelled to live at Netherne Hospital c.midC20th.
This was made for art therapist Edward Adamson & is signed “the Netherne noodles” presumably a nickname for one of the groups who attended the art therapy studio
This was made for art therapist Edward Adamson & is signed “the Netherne noodles” presumably a nickname for one of the groups who attended the art therapy studio
Just putting this out there again...
I’d love someone to commission an exhibition and/or book of these Netherne artworks, if at all possible. #ArtSky #BookSky 💙📚
I’d love someone to commission an exhibition and/or book of these Netherne artworks, if at all possible. #ArtSky #BookSky 💙📚
Painting created c.late 1950s, by Brenda Marshall in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital where she was compelled to live.
These masks & feather shapes feature in many works. Some, she annotated on the verso, most describe a traumatic, distressing & difficult relationship with her father
These masks & feather shapes feature in many works. Some, she annotated on the verso, most describe a traumatic, distressing & difficult relationship with her father
April 14, 2026 at 12:58 PM
For international cat day, some cats from The Adamson Collection, composed of work created in the art therapy studio at Netherne Hospital in Surrey by individuals who were compelled to live there during the midC20th
The Worship of Cats, created by Janet Parker, c.1966 in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital, Surrey, where she was compelled to live.
This is the only surviving work by her & no biographical information is currently known to us
This is the only surviving work by her & no biographical information is currently known to us
August 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
For international cat day, some cats from The Adamson Collection, composed of work created in the art therapy studio at Netherne Hospital in Surrey by individuals who were compelled to live there during the midC20th
Fascinating presentation by @regretteruane.bsky.social of the collection of work produced by the pioneering Art Therapy sessions at Netherne psychiatric hospital in the 20th century. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr32...
Art making and the Adamson Collection at Netherne Hospital
YouTube video by Surrey History Trust
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July 20, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Fascinating presentation by @regretteruane.bsky.social of the collection of work produced by the pioneering Art Therapy sessions at Netherne psychiatric hospital in the 20th century. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr32...
Green GAIN from Conservative.
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne (Reigate & Banstead) Council By-Election
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne (Reigate & Banstead) Council By-Election
August 7, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Green GAIN from Conservative.
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne (Reigate & Banstead) Council By-Election
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne (Reigate & Banstead) Council By-Election
We are able to date this painting to October 1949 and to attribute its creation to an individual who was compelled to live at Netherne hospital, identified only by the surname Owers
The Escape, painting created c.midC20th in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital, Surrey, by an individual who was compelled to live there, whose identity is currently unknown to us
July 21, 2026 at 12:57 PM
We are able to date this painting to October 1949 and to attribute its creation to an individual who was compelled to live at Netherne hospital, identified only by the surname Owers
When Gwyneth Rowlands left Netherne hospital after thirty years, she wrote a document called Foxhunting, which she described as “my commentary on my life & stones.”
It combines an extraordinary account of her life before Netherne with poetry & literature richly illustrated by paintings & photographs
It combines an extraordinary account of her life before Netherne with poetry & literature richly illustrated by paintings & photographs
May 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
When Gwyneth Rowlands left Netherne hospital after thirty years, she wrote a document called Foxhunting, which she described as “my commentary on my life & stones.”
It combines an extraordinary account of her life before Netherne with poetry & literature richly illustrated by paintings & photographs
It combines an extraordinary account of her life before Netherne with poetry & literature richly illustrated by paintings & photographs
Drawing created by Martin Birch c.1970s, in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital where he was compelled to live.
I still maintain I know less than nothing, but I passed my viva this afternoon so this dickhead here is Dr Dickhead & I’ll thank you to use my full title from now on
I still maintain I know less than nothing, but I passed my viva this afternoon so this dickhead here is Dr Dickhead & I’ll thank you to use my full title from now on
January 21, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Drawing created by Martin Birch c.1970s, in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital where he was compelled to live.
I still maintain I know less than nothing, but I passed my viva this afternoon so this dickhead here is Dr Dickhead & I’ll thank you to use my full title from now on
I still maintain I know less than nothing, but I passed my viva this afternoon so this dickhead here is Dr Dickhead & I’ll thank you to use my full title from now on
For the 1st time, Art as Healing is available online from Bethlem Museum of the Mind.
It centres Edward Adamson’s voice rather than the individuals compelled to live at Netherne hospital but it’s still fascinating with great photos of the work they created
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It centres Edward Adamson’s voice rather than the individuals compelled to live at Netherne hospital but it’s still fascinating with great photos of the work they created
shop.museumofthemind.org.uk/products/art...
Art as Healing
Art as Healing by Edward Adamson The birth of art therapy in the UK can be traced back to the 1946 opening of Edward Adamson’s studio in Netherne Hospital. In Art as Therapy, Adamson reflects on the e...
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February 28, 2026 at 12:48 PM
For the 1st time, Art as Healing is available online from Bethlem Museum of the Mind.
It centres Edward Adamson’s voice rather than the individuals compelled to live at Netherne hospital but it’s still fascinating with great photos of the work they created
shop.museumofthemind.org.uk/products/art...
It centres Edward Adamson’s voice rather than the individuals compelled to live at Netherne hospital but it’s still fascinating with great photos of the work they created
shop.museumofthemind.org.uk/products/art...
The Kitten, created 1970 by Mary Bishop in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital where she was compelled to live.
This is part of a vast body of work she created during her 30 years there, which expresses distress, explores her traumatic history & critiques the psychiatric system
This is part of a vast body of work she created during her 30 years there, which expresses distress, explores her traumatic history & critiques the psychiatric system
September 5, 2026 at 9:29 AM
The Kitten, created 1970 by Mary Bishop in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital where she was compelled to live.
This is part of a vast body of work she created during her 30 years there, which expresses distress, explores her traumatic history & critiques the psychiatric system
This is part of a vast body of work she created during her 30 years there, which expresses distress, explores her traumatic history & critiques the psychiatric system
Madonna & child, created by Gwyneth Rowlands c.lateC20th in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital, where she was compelled to live for 30 years
Her vast body of work is composed of hundreds of painted flints & found objects, inspired by her extraordinary life & knowledge of art & literature
Her vast body of work is composed of hundreds of painted flints & found objects, inspired by her extraordinary life & knowledge of art & literature
May 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Madonna & child, created by Gwyneth Rowlands c.lateC20th in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital, where she was compelled to live for 30 years
Her vast body of work is composed of hundreds of painted flints & found objects, inspired by her extraordinary life & knowledge of art & literature
Her vast body of work is composed of hundreds of painted flints & found objects, inspired by her extraordinary life & knowledge of art & literature
Designs for costumes by art therapist Edward Adamson for the yearly pantomime at Netherne Hospital which was performed by the staff & individuals who were compelled to live there c.midC20th.
Netherne had an extensive entertainment programme with events taking place year round in the recreation hall
Netherne had an extensive entertainment programme with events taking place year round in the recreation hall
December 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Designs for costumes by art therapist Edward Adamson for the yearly pantomime at Netherne Hospital which was performed by the staff & individuals who were compelled to live there c.midC20th.
Netherne had an extensive entertainment programme with events taking place year round in the recreation hall
Netherne had an extensive entertainment programme with events taking place year round in the recreation hall
Painting created 1974, in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital, Surrey, by an individual who was compelled to live there, currently identified to us only as Francesca.
March 24, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Painting created 1974, in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital, Surrey, by an individual who was compelled to live there, currently identified to us only as Francesca.
George Buday continued creating many illustrations for The Radio Times amongst other commercial publications while living voluntarily at Netherne Hospital, working from his studio in an old summerhouse in the grounds, which was apparently full of cigarette smoke & blaring classical music
December 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
George Buday continued creating many illustrations for The Radio Times amongst other commercial publications while living voluntarily at Netherne Hospital, working from his studio in an old summerhouse in the grounds, which was apparently full of cigarette smoke & blaring classical music
My Father, painting created by Brenda Marshall c.1950s in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital where she was compelled to live, exploring her distress & difficult family relationships, particularly with her father, through her paintings, including this from a series titled Nurse & Father
May 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM
My Father, painting created by Brenda Marshall c.1950s in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital where she was compelled to live, exploring her distress & difficult family relationships, particularly with her father, through her paintings, including this from a series titled Nurse & Father
The Tear: an oil painting created c.midC20th, in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital, Surrey, by an individual who was compelled to live there, whose identity is currently unknown to us
September 16, 2026 at 8:12 AM
The Tear: an oil painting created c.midC20th, in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital, Surrey, by an individual who was compelled to live there, whose identity is currently unknown to us
It reminded me of this drawing created by an individual who was compelled to live at Netherne hospital during the midC20th, who identity is currently unknown to us.
They made this work in the art therapy studio at Netherne & the image is taken from art therapist Edward Adamson’s lecture slides
They made this work in the art therapy studio at Netherne & the image is taken from art therapist Edward Adamson’s lecture slides
November 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM
It reminded me of this drawing created by an individual who was compelled to live at Netherne hospital during the midC20th, who identity is currently unknown to us.
They made this work in the art therapy studio at Netherne & the image is taken from art therapist Edward Adamson’s lecture slides
They made this work in the art therapy studio at Netherne & the image is taken from art therapist Edward Adamson’s lecture slides
Rose's posts of these artworks by people compelled to live at Netherne hospital in Surrey are always startling. The context of their creation adds extraordinary weight.
Painting created by Cicely Hancock, c.1967, in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital in Surrey, where she was compelled to live.
This is one of four surviving works by her, all of which depict still lives or landscapes.
No biographical information is currently know to us
This is one of four surviving works by her, all of which depict still lives or landscapes.
No biographical information is currently know to us
March 13, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Rose's posts of these artworks by people compelled to live at Netherne hospital in Surrey are always startling. The context of their creation adds extraordinary weight.
Rose's posts of works made in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital are one of the best things about this website.
You’re Getting In My Hair, created c.1968 by Mavis Oultram, in the art therapy studio at Netherne Hospital, Surrey, where she was compelled to live
May 12, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Rose's posts of works made in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital are one of the best things about this website.
Painting created by Mavis Oultram c.1968, in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital in Surrey where she was compelled to live.
This is one of a handful of surviving works by her, all of which feature the motif of eyes, little biographical information is currently known to us
This is one of a handful of surviving works by her, all of which feature the motif of eyes, little biographical information is currently known to us
March 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Painting created by Mavis Oultram c.1968, in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital in Surrey where she was compelled to live.
This is one of a handful of surviving works by her, all of which feature the motif of eyes, little biographical information is currently known to us
This is one of a handful of surviving works by her, all of which feature the motif of eyes, little biographical information is currently known to us
Christmas card created c.midC20th, by George Buday, at Netherne Hospital where he was compelled live.
One of many cards he designed for art therapist Edward Adamson, Buday was a professional artist & historian of Christmas cards, who had his own studio in an old summerhouse in the hospital grounds
One of many cards he designed for art therapist Edward Adamson, Buday was a professional artist & historian of Christmas cards, who had his own studio in an old summerhouse in the hospital grounds
December 9, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Christmas card created c.midC20th, by George Buday, at Netherne Hospital where he was compelled live.
One of many cards he designed for art therapist Edward Adamson, Buday was a professional artist & historian of Christmas cards, who had his own studio in an old summerhouse in the hospital grounds
One of many cards he designed for art therapist Edward Adamson, Buday was a professional artist & historian of Christmas cards, who had his own studio in an old summerhouse in the hospital grounds
I’ve completed a PhD about it & as chair of The Adamson Collection trust, we work to secure permanent homes for the remaining sculptural works which do not have them yet, raise awareness of the collection & the experiences of the individuals compelled to live a Netherne who created it
October 1, 2026 at 12:10 PM
I’ve completed a PhD about it & as chair of The Adamson Collection trust, we work to secure permanent homes for the remaining sculptural works which do not have them yet, raise awareness of the collection & the experiences of the individuals compelled to live a Netherne who created it
Painting created by Mavis Oultram c.1968, in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital in Surrey where she was compelled to live.
This is one of six surviving works by her, all of which feature motifs of spirals & eyes.
No biographical information is currently known to us
This is one of six surviving works by her, all of which feature motifs of spirals & eyes.
No biographical information is currently known to us
October 9, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Painting created by Mavis Oultram c.1968, in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital in Surrey where she was compelled to live.
This is one of six surviving works by her, all of which feature motifs of spirals & eyes.
No biographical information is currently known to us
This is one of six surviving works by her, all of which feature motifs of spirals & eyes.
No biographical information is currently known to us