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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
5 days ago

Bedlam regicide's eulogy for a squirrel to go on display

An illustrated poem eulogizing a deceased squirrel by James Hadfield is on display for the first time at the Bethlem Museum of the Mind.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Drawing by George III's would-be assassin on show

A drawing of a pet squirrel by James Hadfield, who attempted to assassinate King George III, will be displayed at Bethlem Museum of the Mind.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 week ago

Lament for much-loved squirrel to go on show in London exhibition

James Hadfield, a patient at Bethlem, gained notoriety after attempting to assassinate King George III in 1800 during a theatrical performance, which led to an insanity plea that transformed legal precedents for mental illness.
Mental health
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