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
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Queen Elizabeth College Almshouses
{Beneath the crest of William Lambard:} The College of Queen Elizabeth founde...
A society that aims to be a voice for Sydenham, and to make it a better place to live and work.
Natalie is a community activist playing a vital part in local projects such as Coin Street Community Builders, SE1 United You th Forum, WaCoCo and Friends of St John's Sculpture Garden. Â She champi...
Demolished after 1972 which is the date of this photo. Forebears says: "the Vicarage Hall, built in the vicarage grounds for parochial purposes in 1885, at a cost of £500, by the Rev. J. C. Taylor...
Its aims are to preserve the environment and promotion of the amenities of Epping town and the immediate surrounding district.
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