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Duppa Almshouses ~ Pembridge.

These almshouses were originally 6 two storey dwellings but are now 4.

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It Reads: Forget not your good benefactor Brion Duppa Bishop of Winchester who bielded (old English for a shelter house building) this hospitoll (hospital) in 1661.
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Jaap van 't Veen said:

Lovely architectural image Rosa.
6 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thank you Jaap.
6 years ago ( translate )

Mecklenburg-Foto said:

Es sieht sehr romantisch aus, aber wohnen möchte ich nicht darin :-)
6 years ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Mecklenburg-Foto:

I wouldn't mind living there ;-) Yes they do look romantic.
6 years ago

John Goodwin said:

Such a beautiful old building, Rosa, lovely photo. Pleased you included the PiP... such interesting history... YS... John.
6 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to John Goodwin:

Thank you John. So many similar buildings in Pembridge. Many thanks also for your YS....Rosa.
6 years ago

Amelia said:

Not a horizontal or vertical in place, Rosa. I wonder if the residents have to use blocks to support furniture.
6 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Amelia:

I expect so Amelia! Michelle does in her little cottage :)
6 years ago ( translate )

Nick Weall said:

higgledy-piggledy ~~~ just the place for old sailors
6 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Nick Weall:

A long way from the sea though Nick! :)
6 years ago

Pat Del said:

Very well photographed this historic group of lodging built for charitable purposes !
6 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Pat Del:

Thank you Pat. A Godsend in those times no doubt.
6 years ago

Nouchetdu38 said:

Interesting and pretty black and white construction!***
6 years ago

Ulrich John said:

Very nice these timbered houses ! Have a nice evening, Rosa !
6 years ago

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿ said:

So very interesting and beautiful, Rosalyn ! ******
6 years ago