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...
A charity administered by a council of Old Westminsters that provides financial assistance to Westminster School for the benefit of current pupils.
From British History Online we've learnt that lordships are something that could be bought and sold. The Tottenham lordships were tied in with Bruce Castle, until Thomas Smith got involved. Smith l...
Recorded as 'The last Mrs Gilchrist' on the 1887 Rossetti fountain.
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