In 1739, Captain Thomas Coram was dismayed at the sight of children dying on the dung heaps of London. These children, mostly foundlings and orphans, were products of a poverty-stricken society where the attitude towards babies born outside of wedlock meant a life of rejection and inferiority. After 17 years of campaigning, Coram managed to persuade sufficient 'persons of quality and distinction' to support his petition to the King to grant a Royal Charter for the building of the Foundling Hospital in Bloomsbury. Over the next few years, children were brought to the Foundling Hospital for shelter. There they were provided with excellent health care and education fit for their station in life before apprenticing the boys to learn a trade and the girls to domestic service. This fascinating history of the first children's charity charts the rise of this incredible institution, and examines the attitude towards foundlings as illegitimate children over the years. Reliving the experience through the voices of past members of the hospital, this book is a fascinating social history of one of London's worst cases of poverty.
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By Miss Bambi
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If you've been to the Foundling Museum in London, you might be interested in this book, which tells the story of the Foundling Hospital from its inception. For those of you who are interested in London and/or what happened to the illegitimate children of the 18th and 19th century, then this book will inform you. The work of the Foundling Hospital continued into the 20th Century, and although it eventually closed down, the charity still continues to work with young people and their families today.
The book is well researched and informative. If you have a chance to, visit the Foundling Museum in London (nearest tube, Russel Square). It is well worth the visit and has a lovely cafe too!
The book is well researched and informative. If you have a chance to, visit the Foundling Museum in London (nearest tube, Russel Square). It is well worth the visit and has a lovely cafe too!
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Very enjoyable and informative read with good photos, Excellent value, like new. Sellers are to be recommended. Have recommended to interested friends.
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