Houblon's Almshouses are Grade II* listed[1] almshouses in Richmond, London. They were founded in the 18th century by two sisters, Rebecca and Susanna Houblon, whose father, Sir John Houblon, had been the first Governor of the Bank of England. The oldest almshouses were built in 1757, originally to house nine poor women who had been brought up in the Protestant religion. A further two almshouses were built in 1857.[2]
| Houblon's Almshouses | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Worple Way, Richmond, London, England |
| Built | 1757 (9 almshouses); 1857 (2 further almshouses) |
| Built for | Rebecca and Susanna Houblon |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Houblon's Almshouses |
| Designated | 10 January 1950 |
| Reference no. | 1253033 |
The almshouses are now managed by The Richmond Charities.[3][4] New residents are accepted from 65 years of age.[5]
See also
editNotes and references
edit- ^ Historic England (10 January 1950). "Houblon's Almhouses (1253033)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ^ "The Almshouses of Richmond" (PDF). Local History Notes. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. p. 2. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ^ "Houblon's Almshouses". The Richmond Charities. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ^ "Richmond Charities". Charity Performance. DG Publishing. Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ^ "Houblon's Almshouses". Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC). Retrieved 8 July 2015.