Children’s Stories: a walk and visit to the Foundling Museum
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Organised by: Centre for History in Public Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
The first orphanage in England was established in Brunswick Square in the mid 1700s, after a long campaign by a kind and determined sea captain. The site of this ‘Foundling Hospital’ is now a museum and our walk will briefly cover other children’s stories in the area, including the interest taken by Charles Dickens in the Foundlings. Don’t miss this opportunity for a great tour, including a discounted rate to see round the museum, which contains original rooms from the orphanage, mementos of the children left by their mothers, fascinating archives and audio interviews, art works donated by 18th century artists and a floor dedicated to the composer Handel, who strongly supported the orphanage.
Our guide for the walk and museum tour will be Dr. Ros Stanwell-Smith. Allow 2 hours, plus you will have the opportunity to explore on your own or visit the Café after the tour.
Meeting point: 3pm, the foyer of London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street building
Arrival at Foundling Museum 3:45pm.
Visitors are advised to wear shoes for walking and bring a waterproof or umbrella to be prepared for any weather. Walks are not fast, but a reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required. There are no stairs on this route apart from the meeting point, but be prepared for narrow pavements. Please contact Ingrid James (ingrid.james@lshtm.ac.uk) directly if you would like to discuss any particular access requirements.
Register today to secure your place, ticket inlcludes £5.00 entry fee to the Foundling Museum
Funded by the Wellcome Trust
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