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Building    From 1574 

Queen Elizabeth College Almshouses

Queen Elizabeth College Almshouses

Founded by William Lambard to house twenty local, elderly, poor people and entrusted to be run by the Drapers' Company. The original buildings were demolished in 1818, and their replacements were extended in 1884, providing accommodation for a further thirty-four people. Residents call their homes 'Hobbit Houses'.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Queen Elizabeth College Almshouses

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Queen Elizabeth College

{Beneath the crest of William Lambard:} The College of Queen Elizabeth founde...

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Queen Elzabeth College rebuilt

The unknown crest is probably Plumers's.

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Sutton and Cheam Society
1 memorial
London (Host) Lions Club
1 memorial
Jim McFarland

Jim McFarland

Jim's daughter Rachelle McFarland has kindly provided this information about her father: "He was born in Coventry and came to London in his youth, to eventually meet my mother. "He has worked for...

Person, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Lissenden Gardens Tenants Association

Lissenden Gardens Tenants Association

When we first researched this area in 2008 there were three plaques erected by the LGTA; others were erected later so we had to go back.   The first three plaques all end with the text "Awards for ...

Group, Community / Clubs

6 memorials