Join us to hear about the extraordinary stories of people who have taken on totally new identities. In an afternoon of detection, deliberation and exposure, we'll examine examples from history and unpick the psychological impacts of leading a secret life.

Speakers

Edward Higgs, Professor of History, University of Essex
Christopher Hauke, Senior Lecturer in Applied Psychoanalytic Studies, Goldsmiths, University of London
Paul Hawkes, Private Investigator, Research Associates

This event is free.

Discover the secrets in the Wellcome Library

To accompany the 'Identity' exhibition.