Erection date: 1875
Almshouse founded by Elis David, citizen and mercer of London, for seven poor people A.D. 1447, enlarged for twelve A.D. 1875.
This plaque must have originally been erected on the Church Street building, and brought here when the residents moved in 1974.
CR0, Duppas Hill Terrace, Elis David Almshouse
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Elias Davy - Duppas Hill
Founded by Elias Davy (the correct spelling of his name), and originally buil...
Benefactor. Born Circa 1385. A London mercer, he gained the freedom of the ci...
These two featured plaques are inside the porch so we had to use flash, hence the slightly odd photos. Designed by Lewis Vulliamy, built...
The plaque was unveiled by Brian Poole (of Brian Poole and the Tremeloes). Poole wrote "This is where Jim’s first shop was and on the day...
The VR monogram must refer to the monarch at the time the Bankers Clearing House was first on this site in 1833, Victoria.
According to Wikipedia St James' Day is either 25 July, 30 April or 13 May, depending on which calendar you use.
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