Articles
Finding Uncle Tony: Uncovering a Hidden Family Past
In the Spring of 2007 Mrs Sue Jarvis contacted the project in her quest to find out about an uncle who had been a resident at the Royal Albert. In this article, written in July 2007, she describes how she carried out this piece of family research and what she discovered about her uncle Tony. 
The influence of the Royal Albert upon an Australian institution
This article was written in 2007 by Dr. Lee-Ann Monk of La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia. In it she highlights how Theophilis J. Eastham, a former teacher of the Royal Albert Asylum, was instrumental during the late 19th century in setting up Kew Cottages, Australia's 'first specialist institution' for people with learning disabilities.
Importance of Telling Stories
Increasingly in the last few years former residents of long stay institutions for people with learning difficulties have shared their history. This article draws together some of their reflections about this process.
Reminiscence and Resistance at the Royal Albert - Harriet Wheelock
This article explores the significance of Royal Albert songs and rhymes of resistance recited by former residents in reminiscence groups.
Oral History (General) Bibliography
Broken Gleams
This pamphlet, 'Broken Gleams' was written by C Wilson and published in 1873, about three years after the institution opened. It also contains a short conclusion by the Chairman of the Central Committee, Dr. Edward D. de Vitre and its Secretary, James Diggens. It describes the ethos and the work of the Royal Albert in a very positive tone, apparently aimed at potential and necessary subscribers, given its voluntary status.
A Royal Albert Hospital Bibliography
Social History of Learning Disability Bibliography
