Picture No | 10209368 |
Date | 1900 |
Description | Foundling Hospital Grounds 1900 |
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Exterior of the Foundling Hospital in London, founded by Captain Thomas Coram, who picked up outcase from London. Children's home established for the education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children. 'Hospital,' was used to indicate the institution's 'hospitality' to those less fortunate.
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Source | Photograph in 'Living London', volume 1, page 373 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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