19, 19A, 21, 21A Freshwell Street, Saffron Walden, Essex

These almshouses were built in 1881 by G. S. Gibson. George Stacey Gibson was a wealthy banker and philanthropist who gave large amounts of money to the town for social improvements.

Location

Essex Saffron Walden

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

almshouse poor charity philanthropy social welfare Victorian (1837 - 1901)