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Christmas carol service, Foundling Hospital, London
Christmas carol service at the Foundling Hospital, London Date: 1880s
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A Christmas Carol Service at the Foundling Hospital, London (1880s) - A Heartwarming Tradition of Love and Compassion This evocative photograph, captured in the heart of the 1880s, portrays a Christmas carol service at the Foundling Hospital in London. The Foundling Hospital, established in 1739, was the UK's first home for abandoned children, providing shelter, food, and education to thousands of children left at its doorstep. The image, taken by renowned photographer Lucien Davis, captures the essence of the holiday season as the children, dressed in their best clothes, gather around the grand organ in the hospital chapel. The organ pipes, adorned with ivy and holly, add to the festive atmosphere, while the girls sit in their pews, their eyes fixed on the carol singers. The boys, standing in the aisle, join in the chorus, their faces filled with joy and wonder. The Christmas carol service was a cherished tradition at the Foundling Hospital, a time when the children were treated to a special meal, new clothes, and the warmth of community. The carols sung during the service were a reminder of the hope and love that the Foundling Hospital provided to these children, many of whom had been abandoned or orphaned. The late Victorian era, with its emphasis on charity and compassion, saw an outpouring of support for institutions like the Foundling Hospital. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of the holiday season to bring people together in love and kindness, and the vital role that organizations like the Foundling Hospital played in providing a safe haven for children in need.
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