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Volunteer transcriber Julie follows the story of Sophia, who emigrated to Australia, in our archives.
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Uncovering Sophia Foster’s story from Australia
3rd June 2021
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Sabrina and Lucretia were taken from the Foundling Hospital by Thomas Day for an experiment.
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Sabrina’s and Lucretia’s story – the real Eliza Doolittles
20th May 2021
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Read how volunteer Julie Membrey uncovered Theodore’s story.
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Uncovering Theodore Barrow’s story in the archives
29th January 2021
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Read a foundling love story in researcher Janette Bright’s blog.
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Love at the Foundling Hospital: Eleanor Weathers and George Grafton
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Find out the hidden story of Samuel, a Foundling Hospital pupil who was apprenticed to a publisher.
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Samuel Inman’s story
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Meet John, one of the first foundlings.
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