Person    | Female  Died 1595

Lady Dacre

Categories: Benefactor

Gentlewoman and benefactress. Born Anne, daughter of Sir Richard Sackville, treasurer to the exchequer of Queen Elizabeth I. She married Gregory Fiennes, who subsequently became 10th Baron Dacre. In her will she made provision for the erection of The Emanual Hospital, as an almshouse and school for poor children. Died in the former house of Sir Thomas More, Chelsea.

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

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Lady Dacre

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Emanuel Hospital

On this site stood Emanuel Hospital, founded 1594 by Lady Dacre, re-establish...

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Croydon Almshouse Charities

Croydon Almshouse Charities

Charity. Formed from the amalgamation of several charities in Croydon to administer the Elis David Almshouses.

Group, Benefactor

1 memorial
Mrs S. F. Kirby

Mrs S. F. Kirby

A pdf from RBKC tells us that SFK is "Mrs Kirby, who sponsored nine other drinking fountains in London".

Person, Benefactor

1 memorial
Edward Lumbrozo Mocatta

Edward Lumbrozo Mocatta

Born London.  Treasurer of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews Hospital.  One of the Mocatta family but, unlike Frederic David Mocatta, not one of those there's much info on.

Person, Benefactor

1 memorial
Walter Daniel Cronin

Walter Daniel Cronin

Master of the Innholders 1920 - 21.

Person, Benefactor, Politics & Administration

1 memorial