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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

Eleanor and George’s story – love at the Foundling Hospital

Identity Relationships
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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’s story

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

Mary’s story

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

Hannah’s story

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

Admissions to the Foundling Hospital

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

John’s story – one of the first foundlings
Blog Discover the life and singing career of a blind foundling pupil. Read more

Mercy’s story

Identity
Blog Meet John Brownlow, foundling number 18,607. Read more

John Brownlow’s story

Identity
Blog Theodore Barrow was brought to the Foundling Hospital in 1760. Find out about his life as a Foundling pupil. Read more

Theodore’s story

Identity
Event Find out what we’re doing this Care Experienced History Month. Read more

Care Experienced History Month

1st April 2021