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- 1883 (Creation)
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0.01 linear metres
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The Convalescent Home for Children was founded in 1869 in Cromwell House, Highgate, once owned by Oliver Cromwell's eldest daughter. It was established by the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, as a rest home outside the City where children could recuperate. There were 52 beds.
From: 'Highgate: Part 1 of 2', Old and New London: Volume 5 (1878), pp. 389-405.
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GB 0074 ACC/0691 1883 Collection 0.01 linear metres Convalescent Home for Children , Highgate
The Convalescent Home for Children was founded in 1869 in Cromwell House, Highgate, once owned by Oliver Cromwell's eldest daughter. It was established by the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, as a rest home outside the City where children could recuperate. There were 52 beds.
From: 'Highgate: Part 1 of 2', Old and New London: Volume 5 (1878), pp. 389-405.
Records deposited as a gift in June 1959.
Papers relating to a bazaar held to raise funds for the Convalescent Home for Children, Highgate.
Two items.
Available for general access.
Copyright to these records rests with the City of London.
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Records deposited as a gift in June 1959.
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Papers relating to a bazaar held to raise funds for the Convalescent Home for Children, Highgate.
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Two items.
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Available for general access.
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Copyright to these records rests with the City of London.
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- Latin
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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