This Metropolitan Benefit Societies asylum was founded by John Christopher Bowles in 1829 and successfully raised by his untiring efforts for the good of his brethren.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
John Christopher Bowles
Commemorated ati
Metropolitan Benefit Societies almshouses
Seems likely the plaques were put up when the side wings were added, in 1865-6.
Other Subjects
Croydon Almshouse Charities
Charity. Formed from the amalgamation of several charities in Croydon to administer the Elis David Almshouses.
1 memorial
1 memorial
Walter Daniel Cronin
Master of the Innholders 1920 - 21.
1 memorial
Henry Lewis Raphael & sons Walter & Herbert
Henry Lewis Raphael had 12 children with his wife Henriette. Walter, the 6th died 12 October 1938 in Bournemouth. Herbert, the 9th, born 23 December 1859, became an MPÂ and died 25 September 1924, F...
2 memorials
1 memorial
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