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CITY OF LONDON FREEMAN’S ALMSHOUSES, BRIXTON CENTRAL

CITY OF LONDON FREEMAN’S ALMSHOUSES, BRIXTON CENTRAL

Gatehouse to almshouses built in Ferndale Road. These originated in 1834 when land was purchased in Brixton from donations received by a group of City businessmen to celebrate the passing of the 1832 Reform Bill. The 16 houses built in 1836 accommodated 31 residents, but mounting debts in 1848 meant the site was passed by the trustees to the Corporation of London. In 1856 the Corporation relocated the Robert Rogers' almshouses to Brixton, seen here on the right, and added in 1882 almshouses founded Sir Thomas Gresham.

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Details
Collection:
Image type:Photograph
Artist:M.D.Trace
Ref:04838
Identifier:SP16/755/CIT.2
Date:1969

#1951 - 1975  #ARCHITECTURE / BUILDINGS  #BRIXTON  #HOUSING  #OPEN SPACES  #Photograph  #WELFARE AND SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS 

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