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London's Forgotten Children by Pugh, Gillian
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- Book Title
- London's Forgotten Children
- ISBN
- 9780752442440
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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 seventeen 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 healthcare and an 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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
T.H.E. Hi-Story Press LTD
ISBN-13
9780752442440
eBay Product ID (ePID)
90031049
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Publication Name
London's Forgotten Children: Thomas Coram and the Foundling Hospital
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2007
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Children & Family, Social Services
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
198 mm
Item Weight
350 g
Item Width
125 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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VAT number: GB 858 5123 06
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- d***d (802)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSuperb service. I asked on the condition and edition of the book, and I was happily answered in turn, and was furnished with images of the book too. The seller delivered a book that somewhat exceeded my expectations, and I was happily surprised when it arrived today, on time, and well-packaged. I hope to do business with you all again. You have my recommendations.
- e***m (228)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseArrived on time, was well packaged and of the exact quality described in the listing, very pleased with this seller
- b***h (233)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseListed as used, no mention that this is an ex-library book with stickers on cover. That would be helpful in listing as bought as a present. Have managed to clean up, quick delivery, well packaged. Thank you
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