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Ellen Wilson's Hospital on Lawrence Street was built by John Sykes in 1894. It is a row of six single-story brick dwellings. It was intended for aged or infirm women born or resident in St. Lawrence's parish, selected without religious test, and a stipend of 8 shillings a week (0.40p) was given to each inmate.
Almshouses then wonder who pays for them now.
ReplyDeleteRather surprisingly I think the charitable foundation set up by Ellen & Dorothy Wilson is still going strong Bill.
DeleteStill the same type of usage?
ReplyDeleteYes I believe so RedPat.
DeleteFascinating! And from here it looks charming. Makes me want to move to York just in case.
ReplyDeleteWhere do I sign up? Yes oddly amny of these old charities are still going today and they are I think often rather overlooked.
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