Almshouses were originally built on this site in 1666 by Dr William Spurstowe and rebuilt in 1819.
E8, Sylvester Path, 5
We think the old brick wall that can be seen in our photo at the top right is probably the same wall that can be seen, top right, in the screen shot from Orson Welles' film in which he interviews residents of the almshouses.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Spurstowe Almshouses - new plaque
Discover National Archives gives: "Shortly before his death in 1666, the Reve...
Born London, date of birth is approximate. Became vicar of Hackney in 1643 b...
Founded here by Elizabeth and Constance Finn, the Distressed Gentlefolk's Aid Association, on 5th May 1897.
In the photograph of the current building the plaque is behind the portico.
This rather attractive building, designed as a Police Station by Sydney Perks, was erected in 1926. The foundation stone is to the right ...
London county Council John Harrison, 1693 - 1776, inventor of the marine chronometer, lived and died in a house on this site.
Our photograph of the Lorraine Wilson plaque was taken before the foliage started obscuring it.
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