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The Printers Almshouses, Wood-Green, Tottenham, 1856. Inauguration of charity housing in London...for the reception of aged and infirm members of all branches of the printing trade...The Earl Stanhope, the president of the institution, whose family name is so intimately connected with the printing trade, in both a literary and mechanical point of view, most appropriately presided on the occasion...The building is in the Tudor style of architecture [and was designed by William Webb]... It contains between thirty and forty rooms, and will give accommodation to about twelve couples...The inmates of the institution receive, in addition to the gratuitous house accommodation, a certain weekly allowance, which varies according to the amount of any other means of subsistence which the recipient may possess'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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The Printers' Almshouses, Wood-Green, Tottenham, 1856: A Beacon of Charity and Affordable Housing in Victorian London This photograph, taken from the Illustrated London News in 1856, captures the inauguration of The Printers' Almshouses in Wood-Green, Tottenham, London. The almshouses were established to provide housing for aged and infirm members of the printing trade and their families. The Earl Stanhope, whose family name is synonymous with the printing industry, presided over the occasion. The building, designed by William Webb, is depicted in the Tudor style of architecture, with its timber-framed exterior and mock Tudor half-timbering. The almshouses contain between thirty and forty rooms, capable of accommodating about twelve couples. The inmates not only receive free housing but also a weekly allowance that varies depending on their other sources of income. The Printers' Almshouses were a significant charitable endeavor in Victorian London, offering affordable housing for those in need from the printing trade. The photograph serves as a testament to the generosity and compassion of the community during this era. The building's architectural design, reminiscent of a bygone era, adds to its charm and historical significance.
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