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Foundling hospital — A foundling hospital was originally an institution for the reception of foundlings, i.e., children who had been abandoned or exposed, and left for the public to find and save. A foundling hospital was not necessarily a medical hospital, but more… … Wikipedia
Baby hatch — A baby hatch is a place where mothers can bring their babies, usually newborn, and leave them anonymously in a safe place to be found and cared for. This kind of arrangement was common in mediaeval times and in the eighteenth and nineteenth… … Wikipedia
Boite à bébé — Tour d abandon Tour d abandon français du XVIIIe siècle Musée de l Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris, Hôtel de Miramion (Paris) Un tour d abandon est un lieu où les mères peuvent laisser de manière anonyme leurs bébés, généralement nouveau… … Wikipédia en Français
Tour d'abandon — français du XVIIIe siècle Musée de l Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôtel de Miramion (Paris) Un tour d abandon est un lieu où les mères peuvent laisser de manière anonyme leurs bébés, généralement nouveau nés, pour qu ils y soient… … Wikipédia en Français
Convent of São José, Lagoa (Algarve) — The Convent of Saint Joseph (Portuguese: Convento de São José) in the city of Lagoa (Algarve), Portugal, was built on the north edge of the old town, with its belvedere tower straddling the main road north to Silves. It is currently the city’s… … Wikipedia
Afonso Costa — Minister for Justice In office October 5, 1910 – September 3, 1911 Prime Minister Teófilo Braga (as President of the Provisi … Wikipedia
Ospedale degli Innocenti — Ospedale degli Innocenti, Florence The Ospedale degli Innocenti ( Hospital of the Innocents , also known in Italian as L Ospedale degli Innocenti) is a historical building in Florence, central Italy. Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi,[1] … Wikipedia
List of Onedin Line episodes — The Onedin Line episode list shows details of the 91 episodes of the BBC television series The Onedin Line. Contents 1 Series 1 2 Series 2 3 … Wikipedia
Hinduism — /hin dooh iz euhm/, n. the common religion of India, based upon the religion of the original Aryan settlers as expounded and evolved in the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, etc., having an extremely diversified character with many… … Universalium
List of museums in England — Museums in England is a link page for any museum in England by ceremonial county. The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council is the national development agency for museums in England, and is a sponsored body of the Department for Culture, Media… … Wikipedia
