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

Samuel Inman’s story

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

Mary Oxford’s story

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

Hannah Brown’s story

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

Admissions to the Foundling Hospital

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

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

Mercy Draper’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 Barrow’s story

Identity
Blog Find out how our conservators are protecting the delicate archive records for future generations. Read more

Conservation before and after – petition letters

23rd July 2021
Blog Discover what one busy conservator is up to in the archives. Read more

Conserving the apprenticeship register

2nd February 2021
Blog Find out how Rosemary Coppell conserves delicate documents and how their moving content affects her. Read more

Conserving petition letters

2nd February 2021 Children's rights
Blog Reena Syed wrote an open letter to the chief social worker for children about her... Read more

A letter to… the Chief Social Worker for Children

1st July 2020 Identity