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 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now 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. CanadaSocial Related Articles Hard Work In the Shadow of the Poor Law Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy