Queen Elizabeth's Almshouses, Richmond
| Queen Elizabeth’s Almhouses, Richmond | |
|---|---|
| Location | The Vineyard, Richmond, London, England |
| Coordinates | 51°27′30″N 0°18′07″W / 51.45833°N 0.30194°WCoordinates: 51°27′30″N 0°18′07″W / 51.45833°N 0.30194°W |
| Built | 1600 (on previous Petersham Road site) |
| Built for | Sir George Wright |
| Rebuilt | 1767 (on present site); 1857 and 1955 |
Queen Elizabeth’s Almhouses, Richmond are almshouses in Richmond, London, originally founded by Sir George Wright in 1600 (during the reign of Elizabeth I) to house eight poor aged women.[1][2] Known originally as the "Lower almshouses", they were built in Petersham Road, a few hundred yards south of what is now Bridge Street. By 1767, they were almost derelict.[3] In 1767, William Turner rebuilt the almshouses on land at the top end of his estate in The Vineyard. Funds for the rebuilding were raised by public subscription.[3][4][5]The almshouses were rebuilt again in 1857.[3][6] They were damaged during World War II and replaced with four newly built houses in 1955.[4][5]
Current status
The almshouses are now managed by The Richmond Charities.[4][7] New residents are accepted from 65 years of age.[8]
See also
Notes and references
- ↑ Hughson, David (1808). London, volume 5. London: J Stratford. p. 380.
- ↑ "The Almshouses of Richmond" (PDF). Local history notes. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- 1 2 3 Cloake, John (1991). Richmond Past. Historical Publications. p. 49. ISBN 0 948667 14 1.
- 1 2 3 "Queen Elizabeth's Almshouses". The Richmond Charities. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- 1 2 The building plans are available online. See Orr, Stephen. "Queen Elizabeth's Almshouses". The Vineyard, Richmond: An Online History for residents, their families and friends. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ↑ A photograph shows the front of the almshouses, almost 100 years later, in 1952. See Orr, Stephen. "Photos from 1950 onwards". The Vineyard, Richmond: An Online History for residents, their families and friends. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ↑ "Richmond Charities". Charity Performance. DG Publishing. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ↑ "Queen Elizabeth's Almshouses". Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC). Retrieved 2 May 2013.
