Heritage Open Days at Quebec House: Finding my foundling
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.
- Booking essential
- Free event
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 Days programme, ‘Our Place, Your Past’. Places are limited. Booking is required.
Times
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
The talk takes 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 will take place.
- Meeting point
Head to the Coach House on arrival.
- Suitability for children
All welcome but the content will be geared towards adults.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather.
Upcoming events
The Story of the Westerham Foundlings - An Exhibition at Quebec House in collaboration with Coram
Explore the fascinating story of the 18th century children left in the care of the Foundling Hospital. Discover the role of maternal love tokens, and see those created by school children of today.
Heritage Open Days at Quebec House -Westerham - a stroll through time
As part of the Heritage Open Days Festival, discover the changing, and occasionally not so changing, face of Westerham on a guided stroll around the town.
Heritage Open Days at Quebec House - Our Place, Your Past
Discover the family home of James Wolfe, whose victory at the Battle of Quebec changed the course of history. In the Coach House, learn the story of the Westerham foundlings and uncover more about your own family history with Findmypast.
Heritage Open Days at Quebec House - Meet 'Mrs Wadham'
Discover the story of Mrs Wadham, Foundling Hospital matron, and her role in running the Westerham branch in the 18th century