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Lydia reflects on her findings and role as Heritage Engagement Intern
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Discovering the Unexpected in Coram’s Digital Archive
18th July 2024
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Chris Jones reveals a fascinating connection between Jane Austen's family and the Foundling Hospital
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Highlights of the Foundling Hospital Collection: Letter from Jane Austen’s Nephew
27th October 2023
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Voices Through Time Archivist Beck Price looks at the moving story behind a single father's petition letter
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Highlights of the Foundling Hospital collection: a father’s plea
23rd February 2023
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Janette Bright looks at a petition for an apprenticeship gratuity, written by Matron Hannah Johnson
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Highlights of the Foundling Hospital collection: Matron’s gratuity petition
7th October 2022
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David Mendez is inspired by the documentation surrounding reclaimed Foundling pupil Ann Watson
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Highlights of the Foundling Hospital Collection: Admission Certificate for Ann Watson
30th June 2022
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Phillipa Smith looks at the medical records of the Foundling pupils and their living conditions
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Highlights of the Foundling Hospital collection: Medical records
16th May 2022
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Volunteer Jasmine Bullock looks at the fascinating story of the mother behind a petition letter and necklace
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Highlights of the Foundling Hospital collection: Alice’s necklace
4th April 2022
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In this new feature, we will be inviting people who have spent time with the archive to share their stories
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Highlights of the Foundling Hospital collection: An introduction
4th April 2022
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Handmade items are present in our archives - find out more about how they were created.
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Finding handmade items in the archives
5th October 2021
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