Almshouses Collection (#5)

Fishmongers Almshouses, Southwark, London, c1850. Also known as St Peters Hospital

Fishmongers Almshouses at St Peters Hospital, Newington Butts, Southwark, London, c1750

Merchant Taylors Hall, City of London, 1817. North-west view of Merchant Taylors Hall and the almshouses adjoining it in Threadneedle Street

View of almshouses in Cock Court, Jewry Street, City of London, 1886. Artist
View of almshouses in Cock Court, Jewry Street, City of London, 1886

Entrance to the Haberdashers Almshouses in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch, London, c1830. The almshouses and school in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch

Almshouses in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch, London, c1720. Artist: Johannes Kip
Almshouses in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch, London, c1720. View from the east of the almshouses and school in Pitfield Street, Shoreditch

Crypt under the Chapel of the Clothworkers Almshouses, Monkwell Street, City of London, c1825

View of the Watermen and Lightermens Almshouses in Penge, Kent, 1842. Penge is now in the London borough of Bromley

The Salters Almshouses in Monkwell Street, City of London, 1818. View with a plaque underneath

Merchant Taylors Hall, Threadneedle Street, City of London, 1810

Alleyns Almshouses, Gingerbread Court, Lamb Alley, City of London, 1851. Artist
Alleyns Almshouses, Gingerbread Court, Lamb Alley, City of London, 1851. View with a figure and clothes on a washing line

Stafford Alms Houses, Grays Inn Road, London, 1882 Artist: John Crowther
View of the Stafford Alms Houses in Grays Inn Road, London, 1882

Interior of Charterhouse, London, 1885. Artist: John Crowther
Interior view of the Great Hall, Charterhouse, looking from the high table; also showing figures

Charterhouse, London, 1885. Artist: John Crowther
Interior view of the grand staircase in Charterhouse, London, 1885

Cloth Fair, London, 1884. Artist: John Crowther
Back view of Cloth Fair, London, 1884; the Gothic window looks into the ambulatory of St Bartholomews Priory and almshouses can be seen on the left

Masters Lodge, Charterhouse, London, 1885. Artist: John Crowther
View of the Masters Lodge, Charterhouse, London, 1885

Hart Street, Cripplegate, London, 1818. Artist: Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie
Hart Street, Cripplegate, London, 1818. View of Rogers Almshouses which were erected on the north side of Hart Street in the early seventeenth century under a bequest made by Robert Rogers

Grey Coat Hospital, Tothill Fields, Westminster, London, c1840. The hospital was also the site of an almshouse and school

View of Drapers Almshouses in St Georges Fields, Southwark, London, 1825. Artist
View of Drapers Almshouses in St Georges Fields, Southwark, London, 1825

Copy of a stained glass window, St Peters Hospital, Newington Butts, Southwark, London, 1825. St Peters Hospital was commonly known as the Fishmongers Almshouses

Monkwell Street, London, 1818. Artist: Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie
View of Salters Almshouses in Monkwell Street, London, 1818, with figures on the street

Charterhouse. Wash-House Court, Exterior, West Front, 1925. The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Smithfield, London, dating back to the 14th century

Charterhouse. Exterior of Entrance Gateway, 1925. The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Smithfield, London, dating back to the 14th century

Charterhouse. Doorways Leading from the Screen-Passage of the Hall to the Kitchen and Offices, 1925. The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Smithfield, London

Charterhouse. Interior of Bay in the Dining Hall, 1925. The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Smithfield, London, dating back to the 14th century

Charterhouse. Interior of Wash-House Court, 1925. The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Smithfield, London, dating back to the 14th century

Charterhouse. Two Ancient Stools, Now Preserved in the Library, 1925. The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Smithfield, London, dating back to the 14th century

Charterhouse. Food-Hatch and Doorway of a Monks Cell, in the Cloister, 1925. The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Smithfield, London, dating back to the 14th century

Charterhouse. Exterior of Hall, with Bay, 1925. The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Smithfield, London, dating back to the 14th century

Persian Almshouses, c1905, (1912). Artist: Walter Frederick Roofe Tyndale
Persian Almshouses, c1905, (1912). From An Artist in Egypt by Walter Tyndale, R.I. [Hodder & Stoughton, London, New York, Toronto, 1912]

Emanuel Hospital, 1890. Artist: Hume Nisbet
Emanuel Hospital, 1890. From Picturesque London, by Percy Fitzgerald. [Ward & Downey, London, 1890]

The Charterhouse, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

London Charterhouse, 1803 (1906). Artist: James Sargant Storer
London Charterhouse, 1803 (1906). The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Smithfield, London dating back to the 14th century. It was originally a Carthusian monastery

The Wayfarers Dole, Hospital of St Cross, Winchester, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). Founded in the 12th century by Henry of Blois, Bishop of Winchester

Hospital of St Cross, Winchester, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). Exterior view of the 12th century almshouse, the oldest charitable institution in Britain. From Winchester

Lady D Acres Almshouses, garden front, c1880 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Lady D Acres Almshouses, garden front, London, c1880 (1926). From Lost London, pictured by J. Crowther, c1879-87 and described by E. Beresford Chancellor

Eating-House, Chelsea, c1911-1924, (1924). Artist: Job Nixon
Eating-House, Chelsea. From The Studio Volume 88 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924.]

Haberdashers Alms Houses, Hoxton, Hackney, London, 1828. Artist: John Rolph
Haberdashers Alms Houses, Hoxton, Hackney, London, 1828. The almshouses were built with money bequeathed to the Haberdashers Company by Robert Aske, a merchant who died in 1689

Whittingtons Almshouses, Highgate Hill, London, 19th century. Artist: J Davies
Whittingtons Almshouses, Highgate Hill, London, 19th century. The almshouses are said to have been founded by Dick Whittington

Fords Hospital, Coventry, West Midlands, 1924-1926. The hospital or almshouse, founded in 1509 by William Ford, provided sheltered accommodation for elderly people

Emery Hills Almshouses, Rochester Row, Westminster, London, 1880 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Emery Hills Almshouses, Rochester Row, Westminster, London, 1880 (1926). From Lost London, described by E. Beresford Chancellor. [The Chiswick Press for Constable and Company Limited, London, 1926]

Butlers Almshouses, Westminster, London, 1879 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Butlers Almshouses, Westminster, London, 1879 (1926). From Lost London, described by E. Beresford Chancellor. [The Chiswick Press for Constable and Company Limited, London, 1926]

Fords Hospital, Coventry, West Midlands, c1920s. The hospital or almshouse, founded in 1509 by William Ford, provided sheltered accommodation for elderly people

Hospital of the Holy Trinity, Croydon, 1840. Artist: MJ Starling
Hospital of the Holy Trinity, Croydon, 1840. View of the hospital which was founded by Archbishop Whitgift in 1595. The buildings, now known as the Almshouses, are still standing

Saint Marys Almshouses - Chichester, Sussex, St Marys Hospital in St Martins Square, Chichester is one of the oldest almshouses in the country and it is still in use today

St Marys Church, Pulborough
Sepia photograph taken c.1895. The view taken from the road includes the church and almshouses. Steps lead up to a lych gate. Tops of headstones can be seen over the church wall

Shrewsbury Hospital, Norfolk Road, Sheffield, 19th cent
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: u05894

Multi-view postcard of Fulham, London, featuring inset photographs of: Bishops Park, The Drive at Fulham Palace, The Courtyard at Fulham Palace, Fulham Church, The Almshouses

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"Exploring the Rich History of Almshouses: From Shakespeare Exhibition to Chipping Campden" Step into the past at the Shakespeare Exhibition held in Earls Court, London, where you can discover fascinating insights into almshouses. These charitable institutions have played a significant role in providing housing for those in need throughout history. One such remarkable example is the Church of the Hospital of St Cross in Winchester, Hampshire. Dating back to possibly the early 20th century, it stands as a testament to compassion and care for society's most vulnerable. Joseph Cundall's creation, "The Alms House" from 1855, showcases architectural beauty intertwined with philanthropy. This masterpiece captures both functionality and aesthetics that were crucial elements of almshouse design. Traveling further back in time, we encounter the Merchant Taylors Almshouses on Lee High Road in Lewisham, London. Built-in 1826, these houses stand as a reminder of how communities came together to support their less fortunate members during an era marked by social inequality. Chaddesley Corbett takes us into rural England with its charming almshouses from the early 1900s. These quaint dwellings provided shelter and solace for those living amidst picturesque landscapes—a true reflection of community spirit thriving even outside urban centers. Meanwhile, nestled within Gloucestershire lies Chipping Campden's Old Almshouses—an architectural gem preserving centuries-old traditions while offering sanctuary to those deserving assistance. Maugersbury near Stow on-the-Wold boasts its own contribution to this legacy with its humble yet impactful almshouses standing proudly against scenic vistas—a symbol of unity between nature and humanity. Leicester's well-known almhouses bear witness to generations who found comfort within their walls—testimonies etched onto every brick and beam they house. Stratford-On-Avon holds not only Shakespearean tales but also a rich history of almshouses.