Stoke Hospital, Guildford, Surrey

This building was originally known as Parson's Almshouses. They were built in c1796, by the Parson brothers. They were endowed as an almshouse for poor widows, known as "sisters". the original accommodation was for six women and a matron.

Location

Surrey Guildford

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Tags

almshouse social welfare charity philanthropy Georgian (1714 - 1836)