Come and discover the previously-untold and moving story of the hundreds of children who were cared for in Chester's Foundling Hospital.

Come and discover the previously-untold and moving story of the hundreds of children who were cared for in the Chester branch of London’s Foundling Hospital in the eighteenth century.

Foundlings were children, often illegitimate, who had been abandoned as babies by their parents or who risked being so. In this poignant talk, author Dr. Anthony Annakin-Smith looks at the experiences of the children before, during and after their years of care by the ground-breaking Foundling Hospital, including how they were looked after in Chester’s Bluecoat building and surrounding villages.

The talk is approximately an hour from 11am- 12pm to be followed by questions and a book signing.

On arrival at the Bluecoat building, go up the central path and under the archway to Door 3. Press the bottom buzzer ‘Bluecoat General Enquiries’ and a member of The Chester Bluecoat Charity staff will give you access into the building.

Meeting Point:The Bluecoat, Upper Northgate Street, Chester.

CH1 4EE

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Cancellation Policy: Please notify us in advance if you are unable to attend this event. Tickets are limited and could be transferred to another person with notice. Love our Heritage – let’s share it with everyone.

The Bluecoat will also be open for three booked talk and tours on Thursday 17 September at 11am, 1pm and 3pm that are approximately 40 minutes long.

The tours are bookable on Eventbrite from Monday 24 August at 12pm.

Come and discover stories of the Chester Bluecoat's history and enjoy a tour of the Bluecoat building.

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