Norris Almshouses 1
E9, Handley Road
{Around the fleur de lys:} Almshouse Association Patron's Award
{Around the fleur de lys:} Almshouse Association Patron's Award
The plaque on the wall above was presented by the Prince of Wales to the Trustees of South Hackney Parochial Charities in recognition of ...
The drinking fountain looks more recent than 1960 and this film of the unveiling confirms our supposition that the plaque was originally ...
Near this site William Holman Hunt O.M., artist, was born, 2nd April 1827.
Our researches show that Fincham did well in life, becoming "an employer and cardboard box manufacturer at Spa Works, Northampton Row". I...
There is an identical plaque on the other side of the street, immediately opposite. See there for more information.
Note the natty, 'tiled' roof at the top. The inscription is difficult to read and the dates for A. C. E. Richards may be incorrect.
'The artist is dead long live the poet', sounds like a quotation, but we cannot find any reference to it.
The rear of the fountain has a little door with a keyhole, presumably to provide access to the water-delivering mechanism - so long unused.