The Dove Valley Arts Society presents "The Captain, The Duchess and their 23,000 children", a talk by Lars Tharp.

In the early 1700s, shipwright Thomas Coram gave up his business in Massachusets. Returning to London he was appalled to encounter babies regularly abandoned in the streets. He began to lobby for the provision of a hospital for ‘foundlings’ and for babies at risk of infanticide. The great and the good weren’t interested. But Coram persisted…

Lars Tharp, MA, FSA, is a Danish-born art historian, lecturer and broadcaster who is particularly well known for his work on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow.

There is a £5 entry charge for non-members.

This is one of a series of events - please be aware that if you attend more than one event then you will be asked to become a member.