Bridge street, Almshouses, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Date:1937 - 1942 (c.)

Description:In 1688 the Duke of Albemarle bequeathed £6000 for the erection and maintenance of almshouses for twenty poor widows. The houses were eventually built in 1743, and had to be demolished in 1964 to make way for the inner ring road.


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The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.

1900s
Northern Store Company, 26 Bridge street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Northern Store Company, 26 Bridge street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Northern Stores Clothing Company was located at the corner of Bridge Street ...

1930s
Old Almshouses and Bank House, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Old Almshouses and Bank House, Newcastle-under-Lyme

In 1688 the Duke of Albermarle bequeathed £6000 for the erection and maintenance ...

1960s
Bank House, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Bank House, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

This photograph of Bank House on Bridge Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme was taken ...

1980s
Bridge Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Bridge Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

View of 'The Pork Shop' which was formerly the 'Golden Ball.'

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Donor ref:PA552 (22/4533)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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