{"id":805,"date":"2022-01-28T07:18:47","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T13:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/victorianchildren.org\/?page_id=805"},"modified":"2023-11-28T05:50:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T11:50:23","slug":"dr-barnardo-1845-1905","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/victorianchildren.org\/famous-victorians\/dr-barnardo-1845-1905\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Barnardo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In the 1800s, life was tough for children. They worked long hours in factories and had no voice to speak up for them. That is until Dr. Barnardo came along. He was a famous Victorian<\/a> who dedicated his life to improving the lives of children. Like George Peabody and Thomas Holloway, Barnardo was a remarkable philanthropist. He stands out though, as his efforts were dedicated primarily to improving the lives of children, with a legacy that lasts to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n