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.
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’.
Places are limited. Booking is required.
Image Credit: Sarah Haile
Please note:
- Head to the Coach House on arrival.
- Please dress for the weather.
- 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.
- All welcome but the content will be geared towards adults.
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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’.
Places are limited. Booking is required.
Image Credit: Sarah Haile
Please note:
- Head to the Coach House on arrival.
- Please dress for the weather.
- 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.
- All welcome but the content will be geared towards adults.
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