Bagot Street, Abbots Bromley

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Date:1905 - 1910 (c.)

Description:Bagot Street looking rowards the Market Place. On the right is Church House, on the corner of Church Lane and Bagot Street. Church House is a timber-framed building on a brick plinth, built in 1619 as a residence. It was restored in the mid 20th century by F.W.B. Charles and is now used by the church and other community groups.

Beyond are the Bagot Almshouses, built in 1705 through a bequest from local landowner Lambard Bagot. Originally intended to house six elderly men, who were given a quarterly allowance and, every two years, a new coat, with 'LB' embroidered on the pocket. The Almshouses, managed by Abbots Bromley Hospital Trustees, have continued to provide accommodation for men and women of reduced circumstances. The Almshouses have had many alterations over the years, and in 2013-14 were completely refurbished.

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Donor ref:07_127r (221/37180)

Source: Mr Jake Whitehouse

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