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Blog Read how volunteer Julie Membrey uncovered Theodore’s story. Read more

Uncovering Theodore Barrow’s story in the archives

29th January 2021 Identity
Article Find out how foundlings received healthcare and prevention of illness. Read more

Health of the Foundling pupils

Health
Article Read about the life chances of early foundlings pupils. Read more

Illegitimacy, mortality and the Foundling Hospital

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Article Discover how Charlie Chaplin’s time in care informed his work. Read more

Charlie Chaplin and the story of care

Culture
Event Join our discussion of Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid. Read more

The Kid 100th Anniversary Online Event: Charlie Chaplin and the Story of Care

4th February 2021
Blog Read a foundling love story in researcher Janette Bright’s blog. Read more

Love at the Foundling Hospital: Eleanor Weathers and George Grafton

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Transcription Tuesday – we need you!

26th January 2021
Blog Find out the hidden story of Samuel, a Foundling Hospital pupil who was apprenticed to a publisher. Read more

Samuel Inman’s story

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Blog Discover the story of an 18th-century foundling. Read more

Mary Oxford’s story

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Blog Meet Hannah Brown who wrote about her unhappiness in care. Read more

Hannah Brown’s story

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Blog Find out how entry criteria changed over the years. Read more

Admissions to the Foundling Hospital

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Blog Meet John, one of the first foundlings. Read more

John Bowles’ story – one of the first foundlings