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What’s in a name – why children at the Foundling Hospital were re-named
26th August 2021
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Follow the story of Mr Collingwood with our conservator Wanda and archivist Jo.
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Uncovering hidden stories in the archive: Mr Collingwood
13th August 2021
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Find out about how we are digitising our archive.
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Digitising documents from the Foundling Hospital archive
12th May 2021
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Our fascinating archives reveal all the details of a Foundling Hospital anniversary dinner in 1756.
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What’s on the menu: a 16th century dinner
9th May 2021
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Find out how our conservators are protecting the delicate archive records for future generations.
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Conservation before and after – petition letters
23rd July 2021
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Discover what one busy conservator is up to in the archives.
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Conserving the apprenticeship register
2nd February 2021
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Find out how Rosemary Coppell conserves delicate documents and how their moving content affects her.
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Conserving petition letters
2nd February 2021
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