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Penny's Almshouses

Known as Penny's Hospital, built in 1720 with funds from William Penny's estate. For "twelve ancient, indigent men."

Including a chapel for the residents (at the end of this picture) from 1770 it was also used as a Blue Coat charity school to teach boys reading, writing, and arithmetic.

 

William Penny was mayor of Lancaster three times.

 

The almshouses are still in use and the general public may visit the chapel after 10am daily. It is a haven of tranquility.

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Uploaded on September 8, 2024