Everys Almshouses, Broadway, Somerset

These almshouses were built in the late 16th century. In his will dated 25th December 1588, Alexander Every left £100 for the building of 7 almshouses in Broadway. They were to house 7 poor men. In 1853 the property passed to Chard District Council. It was bought back by the Trustees in 1958.

Location

Somerset Broadway

Period

Tudor (1485 - 1602)

Tags

almshouse charity philanthropy poor social welfare Tudor (1485 - 1602)