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Streche's Almshouses
The 'Almshouse Charity Of John Streche' was founded in 1418 to care for 'six ancient men and five women' of Wareham. The original premises were in East Street, a building of 1741 that survived the later fire, a fine pedimented building which still carries the bell and dedication plaque but is now in private hands.
In 1907 the beneficiaries were moved to a newly built set of single story homes in Worget Road.
There is a biography of the original benefactor here: Link
In 1907 the beneficiaries were moved to a newly built set of single story homes in Worget Road.
There is a biography of the original benefactor here: Link
by Bob Harvey
Created: Mon, 23 Nov 2015, Updated: Wed, 2 Dec 2015
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