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Michel's Almshouses 
Summary
Michel's Almshouses are Grade II listed[1] almshouses in Richmond, London, located in The Vineyard, opposite Bishop Duppa's Almshouses and Queen Elizabeth's Almshouses. They were founded in the 1690s by Humphrey Michel. The original ten almshouses were built in 1696 and were rebuilt in 1811. Another six almshouses were added in 1858.[2]
| Michel's Almshouses | |
|---|---|
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| Location | The Vineyard, Richmond, London, England |
| Built | 1696 (10 almshouses; rebuilt 1811); 1858 (6 further almshouses) |
| Built for | Humphrey Michel |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Michel's Almshouses, and Front Wall, Railings and Entrance Gates |
| Designated | 24 December 1968 |
| Reference no. | 1261952 |
The almshouses are now managed by The Richmond Charities.[3][4] New residents are accepted from 65 years of age.[5]
See also edit
Notes and references edit
- ^ Historic England (24 December 1968). "Michel's Almshouses, and Front Wall, Railings and Entrance Gates (1261952)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- ^ "The Almshouses of Richmond" (PDF). Local History Notes. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. p. 2. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ^ "Michel'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.
- ^ "Michel's Almshouses". Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC). Retrieved 8 July 2015.
External links edit
- The Richmond Charities
- The Vineyard, Richmond: History of Michel's Almshouses
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