Founded by William Lambard to house twenty local, elderly, poor people and entrusted to be run by the Drapers' Company. The original buildings were demolished in 1818, and their replacements were extended in 1884, providing accommodation for a further thirty-four people. Residents call their homes 'Hobbit Houses'.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Queen Elizabeth College Almshouses
{Beneath the crest of William Lambard:} The College of Queen Elizabeth founde...
Britain's first black arts and cultural centre. Named for a Caribbean singing bird (which seems to sing Qu'est-ce qu'-il dit?), it was founded by Oscar Abrams (1937-96). It had a library, gallery, ...
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Formed to assist victims of the Brixton nail bomb.
A theatre company run for children and young people aged five to seventeen years old. Originally set up by Chicken Shed, a similar theatre company based in Cockfosters.
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