Almshouses. Built by Thomas Bailey. Also known as the Trinity Asylum or Bailey's Almshouses. Originally they accommodated twelve poor elderly women, who had to be members of the Church of England, and between 57 and 67 years of age. Each woman received an annuity of £10 and twelve sacks of coal, and were also required to have a personal annual income of £20. They were required to go to church on Sundays, twice in the summer, but only once in winter. They were not permitted to keep chickens or rabbits, nor allowed to put flowerpots or anything else on the outside windowsills.
There are now eighteen flats and cottages. Men and married couples now qualify for admittance.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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