Born London, date of birth is approximate. Became vicar of Hackney in 1643 but was ejected in 1662 for nonconformity. Shortly before his death he provided almshouses for 6 'poor widows' in Hackney. Having no surviving children, his heir was his brother Henry.
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Rev. William Spurstowe
From the dates, this plaque was erected first in 1689 on the original 1666 al...
Almshouses were originally built on this site in 1666 by Dr William Spurstowe...
Public relations executive. Flamboyant personality who was a friend of a wide variety of international personalities. Among his varied activities, he arranged the coverage of the coronation of Ssab...
Person, Benefactor, Politics & Administration, Cuba, Greece, USA
Lived at 62 Highbury Park and died on either 14 or 16th (sources differ). A Highbury Community Association newsletter of 2011 reports on a contemporary search for funds to repair the clock. Seems ...
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