Queen Elizabeth's Almshouses, Richmond

Queen Elizabeth’s Almhouses, Richmond are almshouses in Richmond, London, 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]

Queen Elizabeth’s Almhouses, Richmond
LocationThe Vineyard, Richmond, London, England
Coordinates51°27′30″N 0°18′07″W
Built1600 (on previous Petersham Road site)
Built forSir George Wright
Rebuilt1767 (on present site); 1857 and 1955

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
  1. Hughson, David (1808). London, volume 5. London: J Stratford. p. 380.
  2. "The Almshouses of Richmond" (PDF). Local history notes. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  3. Cloake, John (1991). Richmond Past. Historical Publications. p. 49. ISBN 0 948667 14 1.
  4. "Queen Elizabeth's Almshouses". The Richmond Charities. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. "Richmond Charities". Charity Performance. DG Publishing. Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  8. "Queen Elizabeth's Almshouses". Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC). Retrieved 2 May 2013.
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