Left But Not Forgotten: The Children of the Foundling Hospital

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.

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.

Timings

Monday 14 September:

11am-12.30pm

Location & directions

The Bluecoat, Upper Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4EE

Directions:

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. What3Words Location: ///indeed.busy.assure

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

This talk will be booked on eventbrite. Bookings open on Monday 24 August at 12pm and close the evening before the event starts at 6.30pm.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/left-but-not-forgotten-the-children-of-the-foundling-hospital-tickets-1993906279356?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

24 Aug 2026 12:00 PM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2026 06:30 PM

Accessibility details

For wheelchair users there is a ramp for Bluecoat entry, plus lift to the first floor. Detailed information concerning accessibility at the Bluecoat is listed on AccessAble’s website: AccessAble - Your Accessibility Guide

Additional information

Max number of people:

40

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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