Almshouses: A Social and Architectural History

Almshouses: A Social and Architectural History

by Brian Howson (Author)

Synopsis

In Almshouses: A Social and Architectural History Brian Howson outlines the development of almshouses, from their origins as mediaeval hospitals, through the Tudor and Stuart periods, to Georgian and Victorian times when the provision became more urban than rural in character and philanthropic in sponsorship.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 22 Aug 2008

ISBN 10: 0752442589
ISBN 13: 9780752442587

Author Bio
Brian Howson has been researching the history of almshouses for the past two decades.