Discover Westerham's connection to the London Foundling Hospital.
A 45-minute tour every Friday at 12pm at Quebec House, Wetherham, Kent is available in March, April and May.
Quebec House is the childhood home of General James Wolfe, victor of the Battle of Quebec (1759).
In 1739, Thomas Coram established the Foundling Hospital in London for the "education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children”. It was the first example of children’s social care in the UK.
It soon found itself unable to meet the ever-increasing demands on its services. A branch hospital was subsequently established at Wellstreet, better known to us today as Chartwell. Join us to explore the story of the children who came through its doors and how their lives are intertwined with Westerham’s history.
Advance booking required: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/quebec-house/things-to-see-and-do-at-quebec-house