Talks

Join Museum volunteer Thomas Aird to learn about Foundling Hospital governor Jonas Hanway and the Parish Children of the London Foundling Hospital

Learn more about Foundling Hospital boy George King and the Battle of Trafalgar in this online talk

Discover the world of shops in Georgian London through their representation on trade cards

Lizzy Buckle explores the colourful life of the Georgian singer Elizabeth Linley, who overcame scandals to create a saintly image

Take a tour around our Court Room with Lorenzo Frattini

Hear from John Styles about the eighteenth-century fabric tokens which tell the moving stories of mothers and the babies they gave up to the Foundling Hospital

Book now for this online talk uncovering research into learning disabilities and the Foundling Hospital.

In this free online talk, discover how the Foundling Hospital has impacted on the lives of former pupils.

Hear about the history of the Foundling Hospital and how this shapes our work today.

Learn about Thomas Trowbridge, one of the few foundlings of colour, in this talk available online.

Discover the curious story of the Hunter twins in this talk available to listen to online.

Was Handel the Bob Geldof of his day? Find out in this free online talk.