Born London, date of birth is approximate. Became vicar of Hackney in 1643 but was ejected in 1662 for nonconformity. Shortly before his death he provided almshouses for 6 'poor widows' in Hackney. Having no surviving children, his heir was his brother Henry.
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Rev. William Spurstowe
From the dates, this plaque was erected first in 1689 on the original 1666 al...
Almshouses were originally built on this site in 1666 by Dr William Spurstowe...
Naval officer. Â Governor of Greenwich Hospital 1720 to his death, there.
Started by Samuel Gurney MP and the barrister, Edward Thomas Wakefield. Founded as the Metropolitan Free Drinking Fountain Association it changed its name to include cattle troughs in 1867. London...
Formed to assist victims of the Brixton nail bomb.
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