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What was the portico of the Foundling Hospital to be used for ?

A. a porch
B. a public shelter
C. a walkway
D. a chapel

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It was used for B- A public shelter

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The correct answer is B. The portico of the Foundling Hospital was a public shelter.

The Foundling Hospital of London (England), was founded in 1739 by the ship captain and philanthropist Thomas Coram. It was established as a children's home for the "education and upkeep of people at risk and young children." At that time, the word "Hospital" was used in a broader sense as it is interpreted today, and simply indicated a "host institution" for the less fortunate.

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