Latham's Hospital, Barnwell, Northamptonshire

These cottages were built as 12 almshouses. The were founded in 1601 by Nicholas Latham. They were to house 14 people. There is a plaque that describes the life and bequests of Nicholas Latham who died 1620. They were rebuilt in 1864 and altered again in the mid 20th century.

Location

Northamptonshire Barnwell

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

almshouse poor charity philanthropy Tudor (1485 - 1602) Victorian (1837 - 1901)