Almshouses
Hallett, Anna2004
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Scattered throughout Britain, and often dating back to the early middle ages, the almshouse was a place of rest for the impecunious elderly. Strict conditions were often attached to living in them. Anna Hallett's study explores the many examples that are still with us in the 21st century.
Main title:
Almshouses / Anna Hallett.
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Imprint:
Princes Risborough : Shire, 2004.
Collation:
48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
Series title:
Shire album ; 425
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780747805830 (pbk)
Language:
English
Subject:
Almshouses -- Great Britain -- HistoryAlmshouses -- Great Britain -- Pictorial worksAged -- Dwellings -- Great Britain -- HistoryAged -- Dwellings -- Great Britain -- Pictorial worksArchitecture, Domestic -- Great Britain -- HistoryAged -- Great Britain -- Social conditionsCharitable bequests -- Great Britain -- HistoryArchitecture and Planning
BRN:
101018
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