Erection date: 1875
Almshouse founded by Elis David, citizen and mercer of London, for seven poor people A.D. 1447, enlarged for twelve A.D. 1875.
This plaque must have originally been erected on the Church Street building, and brought here when the residents moved in 1974.
CR0, Duppas Hill Terrace, Elis David Almshouse
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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