Founded by Elias Davy (the correct spelling of his name), and originally built for seven people of either sex and enlarged for twelve people in 1875. Residents transferred to newly built almshouses in nearby Duppas Hill in 1974.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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