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Almshouses were traditionally built from the Middle Ages to provide charitable accommodation for people in need.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

Under Almshouses, it trumpeted some social philosophy: "It would be far more important to work at the prevention of misery than to multiply places of refuge for the miserable."

From Time Magazine Archive

He procured a charter of incorporation in 1528, and also founded the Grammar School, and other endowed charities, such as the Almshouses, the Poor Maidens' Portions, &c., dying in 1555, in his 103rd year.

From Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham A History and Guide Arranged Alphabetically by Harman, Thomas T.

The Almshouses stand on the west side, facing the road, behind a quadrangle of green grass.

From Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney The Fascination of London by Besant, Walter, Sir

Almshouses are not usually built by those who declaim against church architecture; nor is utilitarianism famous for its charities.

From The Gospel According to St. Mark by Chadwick, G. A.