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Barnardo, Thomas John |
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Barnardo, Thomas John (1845–1905)British philanthropist. He was known as Dr Barnardo, although he was not medically qualified. He opened the first of a series of homes for destitute children in 1867 in Stepney, East London. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Barnardo, as we have seen, would not normally take illegitimate children into his creche; unmarried partners were denied war benefits after World War I so that their children lost their fathers' pensions because of their illegal status. Doctor" Thomas Barnardo (the degree was self-conferred) was the most prominent, aggressive and influential figure in this child migration movement. The Pelikon and Salton design teams share ideas and work very well together," says Chris Barnardo, Pelikon's Creative and New Business Director," as a result, Pelikon has been quickly able to realize Salton's design intent, bringing about the rapid development of this new product which is due to be launched to the public at the International Housewares Show 2005. |
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