Memorials & monuments · London
Thomas Coram
In or near Covent Garden.
Thomas Coram — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
David P Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Russell Square · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Thomas Coram is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Foundling Museum in London is dedicated to the history of the Foundling Hospital, the UK's first children's home. Visitors can explore its collections, which include art and objects that highlight the museum's role in supporting vulnerable young people.
From the Wikipedia article
Captain Thomas Coram (c. 1668 – 29 March 1751) was an English sea captain and philanthropist who created the London Foundling Hospital in Lamb's Conduit Fields, Bloomsbury, to look after abandoned children on the streets of London. It is said to be the world's first incorporated charity.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5251, -0.1215
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC1N 1AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Nearest railway station
- Russell Square — 0.3 km
- Official site
- foundlingmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1455586009 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Thomas Coram (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thomas Coram?
- Thomas Coram is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC1N 1AZ), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Thomas Coram?
- Thomas Coram — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thomas Coram?
- The nearest railway station is Russell Square, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC1N 1AZ.
- Is Thomas Coram free to visit?
- Yes, Thomas Coram is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thomas Coram?
- The nearest railway station is Russell Square, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC1N 1AZ.