Building    From 1574 

Queen Elizabeth College Almshouses

Founded by William Lambard to house twenty local, elderly, poor people and entrusted to be run by the Drapers' Company. The original buildings were demolished in 1818, and their replacements were extended in 1884, providing accommodation for a further thirty-four people. Residents call their homes 'Hobbit Houses'.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Queen Elizabeth College Almshouses

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