The Thomas Coram Foundling Hospital in London is well-known as an example of eighteenth-century philanthropy and childcare. What is less well-known is the involvement of several branch hospitals that were set up during the time known as 'General Reception'. One of these branch hospitals was based in the Midlands, at Shrewsbury in Shropshire. This talk will look at the history of the Shrewsbury Foundling hospital, it's relationship with the main London hospital, and the lives of children who lived there.
Join us on Thursday 3rd November at St Georges and Priorslee Parish Centre, St Georges, TF2 9LJ.
All welcome, but please note for Non-Members of the WHG there is a £2.50 charge. However if you become a member then there is no charge, for membership details see the Membership Information page.
We look forward to seeing you Thursday 3rd November.
Join us on Thursday 3rd November at St Georges and Priorslee Parish Centre, St Georges, TF2 9LJ.
All welcome, but please note for Non-Members of the WHG there is a £2.50 charge. However if you become a member then there is no charge, for membership details see the Membership Information page.
We look forward to seeing you Thursday 3rd November.
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