Here at the CALHN Health Museum we always look forward to receiving new donations from members of the community. But it is even more special when the donated item is part of global medical history. The museum catalogue has a range of paraphernalia relating to the creation, development and use of penicillin. This new acquisition […]
You never know what surprises await inside donated items about to be added into a collection. One of these being a letter found inside a well-used copy of Handbook for Mental Nurses by Medico-Psychological Association. This seventh edition, released between 1923 and 1935, served as a “bible” for nurses training in mental health institutions, including […]
Merry Christmas from CALHN Health Museum – 2025 After a year full of uncertainty we look forward to celebrating the festive season. Although our decorations have been scaled back there is still so much to celebrate. This year’s festivities began with decorating the Museum. Although we did not enter the annual CALHN Christmas Decorating Competition, […]
As the year draws to an end, the volunteers and staff at the CALHN Health Museum conclude yet another productive and busy chapter. In 2025, the museum welcomed 5 new volunteers: Oliver, Karen, Yasamin, Edith and Billy. And welcomed back two, Chris and Delia. The year began on a slightly sombre note with the passing […]
As part of a recent storage management redevelopment here at the CALHN Health Museum, I stumbled upon two very fascinating books. The first being The Lady’s Manual of Homoeopathic Treatment was written by Dr E. H. Ruddock and published in 1882 by the Homeopathic Publishing Company, London. And the second, The Ladies’ Handbook of Home […]
Last Thursday was R U OK? Day, a reminder to check in with the people around us and start conversations that matter. To mark the day, our colleague Kellie Branson, put together thoughtful R U OK? packs for staff and volunteers at the museum. It was a simple but meaningful gesture that highlighted the importance […]
In our collection is a small, little book with a very long title: The Gastric Regions and Victualling Department (or the Roast Beef of Old England). It was published in 1860, making it 165 years old, and is attributed simply to ‘an Old Militia Surgeon”. Although the author remains anonymous, what he left behind is […]
Volunteers play an integral part in our community be it as part of a community group or fundraising for the local sporting club. May recognises the amazing work and contributions that volunteers provide to the community. At the CALHN Health Museum we are celebrating our volunteers for their amazing work. May 19th– 23rd was National […]