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“The Lost Children” exhibition

Sat 14th September 2019 - Sun 22nd September 2019

Free
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Between 1873 and 1948, around 6000 destitute children were sent from the Birmingham Childrens Emigration Homes, often referred to as Middlemore Homes, to live with farmers in the wilds of Canada. In preparation for the epic journey, the children spent up to a year at the Homes, where they were provided with a basic eduction and taught skills that would make them useful workers. This gave them the opportunity to prosper, saving them from a life of grime, crime and poverty. But the future lives of the children varied enormously with tales of happiness and success, as well as tales of great sadness.

This exhibition, at the Birmingham & Midland Institute, tells the stories of some of these children. There will be talks by experts from Canada, and dramatic performances.

Midland Ancestors is assisting Balsall Heath History Society with this event. For more details visit https://thelostchildren.uk/

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Start:
Sat 14th September 2019
End:
Sun 22nd September 2019
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
Birmingham Meetings, Public
Event Tags:
Children, Emigration, Home, Middlemore
Website:
www.balsallheathhistory.co.uk

Organiser

Balsall Heath History Society
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Venue

Birmingham & Midland Institute
9 Margaret Street
Birmingham, West Midlands B3 3BS United Kingdom
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