Gilmore House was formerly one of a pair of houses built in 1763 and known as The Sisters. It was once the home of John Walter (1739-1812) the founder of The Times, and was later a training college for deaconesses. This college was founded by Mrs Gilmore, sister of William Morris, and also included a chapel. Gilmore House been much extended and is owned by a housing association.
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Image type: | Photograph |
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Ref: | 08017 |
Identifier: | IV 227 |
Date: | c.1910 |
#1901 - 1925 #ARCHITECTURE / BUILDINGS #CLAPHAM #HOUSING #Photograph