Berkhamsted Foundling Hospital - Memories of Childhood
Ashlyns School, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AH
The former Foundling will tell us of the strict discipline and regimented life and the strict segregation of the boys from the girls. Little was known by the people of Berkhamsted about the children and why they were there, isolated from the town, an isolation which became more severe in the days of WWII. The hospital, now Ashlyns School, was purpose built to replace the London Hospital and to give the children the benefit of country air.
Timings
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1100 & 1330
Location & directions
Ashlyns School, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AH
- Directions:
- The entrance to the school is opposite Berkhamsted School playing fields on Chesham Road. Drive through the gates, round the side of the chapel to the main school building. The tour begins in the main hall of the school. There is ample parking in front of the main school.
- Contact on day:
- Sandra Jenkins
- Telephone number:
- +447942321901
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking via Eventbrite 11.00am - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkhamsted-hod-foundling-hospital-berkhamsted-childhood-memories-tickets-1988677870043 1.30pm - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkhamsted-hod-foundling-hospital-berkhamsted-childhood-memories-tickets-1988711272952
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk
- Booking opens:
- 17 Aug 2026 09:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2026 05:00 PM
Accessibility details
The tour is on two floors. Please advise if wheelchair access is required
Additional information
Refreshments will be available for a small donation.
- Max number of people:
- 30
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
