National children's charity. Founded by the Reverend Thomas Bowman Stephenson as 'The Children's Home'. Renamed 'National Children's Home' and adopted its present name in 2008. It originally provided homes run by mother and father figures who gave respect and affection to destitute children,
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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Action for Children
Plaque unveiled by actress Shirley Anne Field (who spent part of her childhoo...
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Action for Children
Plaque unveiled by actress Shirley Anne Field (who spent part of her childhoo...
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