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Quebec House: Finding my foundling

Quebec Square, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1TD

  • 13 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Talk

Known most often as the home of James Wolfe and Winston Churchill, the everyday stories of Westerham are just as powerful. Join us for this pop-up talk where we'll explore one of these: an 18th century foundling called Edmund Fitzgeorge.

On 10 April 1758, a baby boy was left in the care of the London Foundling Hospital. From the humblest of beginnings, this small child, who never knew his parents, grew up to father a family that now encircles the globe. Come and hear how, through tireless family history research, his story came to light as told by one of his descendants, Helen Warren. This talk is part of Quebec House's Heritage Open Day programme, 'Our Place, Your Past'.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:
Talk 1400

Location & directions

Quebec Square, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1TD

Directions:
The closest parking is in the main town (Darent) car park (not National Trust, Pay & Display), located 80 yrds from Quebec House; footpath to house. No parking for motor homes. Quebec House is a short walk from bus stops that connect to Sevenoaks, Oxted, Edenbridge, Biggin Hill and Bromley. Visit the website for more details.
Contact on day:
Quebec House
Telephone number:
+441959567430

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Visit our website to book your place.
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/quebec-house/events
Booking opens:
01 Jul 2026 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
12 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The talk will take place upstairs in the Coach House. The main entrance to the property is along a gravel path. There is a flight of stairs up to the room where the talk with take place.

Additional information

Max number of people:
15
Estimated duration:
0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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