Rampton Hospital through the years Members of the public have been able to learn about the life of Rampton Hospital over the past 100 years by viewing the commemorative centenary history exhibition which has been on show at Bassetlaw Museum for the past month.
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The Chairman of Bassetlaw District Council, Ian Campbell and Head of Security Services at Rampton Hospital, Lee Brammer, officially opened the exhibition at the museum. Visitors, including retired staff from the Hospital, gathered to hear Lee speak of how far the Hospital had come in terms of patient care and the many changes over the years. As Ian cut the ribbon to declare the exhibition open, he said: “This is a fascinating exhibition. I had only ever heard stories about Rampton Hospital so it is great to find out all about the true history of the Hospital and the way that patient care has changed over the past century. This exhibition challenges the myths behind the Hospital and the stigma associated with mental illness. Rampton Hospital is one of
Top: Lee Brammer and Ian Campbell open the exhibition Left: the exhibition Right: l-r Dawn Madine and Brenda Davison