The History and Design of the Foundling Hospital

This fascinating volume tells the story of London's Foundling Hospital, a pioneering institution established in 1739 to care for abandoned children. With details of the hospital's design and architecture, as well as the life of its founder, this meticulously researched work sheds light on an important chapter in the history of social welfare.

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