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Article Discover the artists inspired by Coram. Read more

Coram and the visual arts

Culture
Article Meet some of the famous names who have supported our work. Read more

Famous supporters
Article Learn what the 18th Century artist William Hogarth did to support his friend Thomas Coram's vision. Read more

William Hogarth 

Culture
Article Discover Handel’s amazing support for the Foundling Hospital. Read more

George Frideric Handel

Culture
Article Read how Dickens was moved by the stories of foundling children. Read more

Charles Dickens

Culture
Article Find out how 21 ladies helped establish the Foundling Hospital. Read more

Ladies of distinction
Article Learn about royal support for Coram and our work. Read more

Royal support for Coram
Article Find out how Coram continues to create better chances for children. Read more

Coram today
Article Discover why Coram ended its institutional care for children. Read more

The end of institutional care
Article Read about changes at the Foundling Hospital in the 20th Century. Read more

The Foundling Hospital in the 20th Century 
Article Read about the opening and expansion of the Foundling Hospital. Read more

The creation of the Foundling Hospital
Article Find out how living in America influenced Thomas Coram. Read more

Thomas Coram’s time in America