Feature Charity Begins at Home The ‘emigration’ of thousands of poor London children in the 19th century was seen by its organisers as an act of Christian deliverance, but the experience of the young people sent to Canada tells a different story. Sarah Wise | Published in History Today Volume 72 Issue 3 March 2022 A Dr Barnardo’s child in the organisation’s earliest known publicity photo, c.1870 © Topfoto. To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.