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«Annie Skinner’s book gives poignant voice to children removed from their families in late Victorian England. The fact that their stories still resonate with many of those placed in care today shows that we still have much to learn from historical investigations of this kind.» (Pamela Cox, Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Essex, UK)

«Skinner conducts an ambitious historical analysis of the early child protection system in England. The analysis is compelling and offers innovative insights into the experience of children who lived in vulnerable circumstances. It is a must-read for anyone with a historical interest in childhood, philanthropy, and nineteenth-century society.» (Dr Steven Taylor, Lecturer in the History of Medicine, University of Kent, UK)

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