Ripley Scroll, Part 2

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The Team:

Sarah E Hayward earned her PhD in Museums and Heritage Studies, with a focus on the history of learning disability, from Kingston University London in 2023. She now works in the Archive Service at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) in Putney. Sarah has been a dedicated volunteer with the Physicians' Gallery since 2021. She has a passion for archival research and loves to explore creative ways to share the hidden stories she uncovers.

Isaac Heller is currently pursuing a PhD at Durham University in partnership with the Salvation Army Heritage Center. His research focuses on the religious response to HIV and AIDS in the UK and he is very interested in the history of medicine, care-taking, and patient experience. He is a new volunteer with the Physicians' Gallery and is excited to be able to help share this wonderful collection.

Charlotte Holmes received her PhD in History from the University of Edinburgh in 2022 and she has been volunteering with the Physicians' Gallery since 2019. Her main interest is in Scottish medical history but she has recently been researching the disabled experience in early modern Scotland.

Elizabeth Van Trampe received her MA in Creative Writing from Royal Holloway University of London in 2021 and began volunteering with the Physicians’ Gallery in 2026. She has a varied interest in history and has recently been researching Scandinavian folklore.