Higginson's Almshouses, Whitchurch, Shropshire
These almshouses were founded in 1697 by Samuel Higginson. They were built by 1708 as they are mentioned in a directory of this date. They were originally for “six decayed housekeepers".
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These almshouses were founded in 1697 by Samuel Higginson. They were built by 1708 as they are mentioned in a directory of this date. They were originally for “six decayed housekeepers".
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