Michel's Almshouses

Michel's Almshouses are Grade II listed[1] almshouses in Richmond, London, located in The Vineyard, opposite Bishop Duppa's Almshouses and Queen Elizabeth's Almshouses. They were founded in the 1690s by Humphrey Michel. The original ten almshouses were built in 1696 and were rebuilt in 1811. Another six almshouses were added in 1858.[2]

Michel's Almshouses
LocationThe Vineyard, Richmond, London, England
Built1696 (10 almshouses; rebuilt 1811); 1858 (6 further almshouses)
Built forHumphrey Michel
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameMichel's Almshouses, and Front Wall, Railings and Entrance Gates
Designated24 December 1968
Reference no.1261952

The almshouses are now managed by The Richmond Charities.[3][4] New residents are accepted from 65 years of age.[5]

See also

Notes and references
  1. Historic England (24 December 1968). "Michel's Almshouses, and Front Wall, Railings and Entrance Gates (1261952)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  2. "The Almshouses of Richmond" (PDF). Local History Notes. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. p. 2. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  3. "Michel's Almshouses". The Richmond Charities. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  4. "Richmond Charities". Charity Performance. DG Publishing. Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  5. "Michel's Almshouses". Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC). Retrieved 8 July 2015.

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