Orphans of Empire: The Fate of London's Foundlings
Helen Berry
The fascinating story of what happened to the orphaned and abandoned children of the London Foundling Hospital, and the consequences of Georgian philanthropy. From serving Britain's growing global empire in the Royal Navy, to the suffering of child workers in the Industrial Revolution, the Foundling Hospital was no simple act of charity.
Award History
0 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cundill History PrizeMajor | 2019 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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01 Central figures
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02 Central places
- London78%
03 Suggested argument
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The London Foundling Hospital’s treatment of abandoned children was shaped by broader systems—georgian philanthropy and Britain’s empire—so it was not a straightforward act of charity.
Model confidence 56%
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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 71%.