Nicholas Chamberlaine Almshouses
The Nicholas Chamberlaine Almshouses are Grade II* listed almshouses in the town centre of Bedworth, Warwickshire, England. Dating from 1840, they remain in use for their original purpose.
History
[edit]The original almshouses were built with money from an endowment left in the will of Nicholas Chamberlaine, a local priest and benefactor, following his death in 1715. By the 1830s the original buildings were in a poor state of repair, and in need of replacement.[1]
The current buildings were built in 1840, designed by Thomas Larkins Walker in Tudor style at a cost of £8,500.[2][3]
By the 1970s the almshouses were in a poor state of repair and threatened with demolition, however a local campaign saw the buildings become listed in 1974, and a restoration project was undertaken during the 1980s.[1][3][2]
Today
[edit]The almshouses remain in use for their original purpose. There are 28 dwellings of both single and double accommodation on the ground and first floors. Each flat contains central heating, a lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom and is self contained, and there is a shared laundry room.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Historic gem in the centre of Bedworth". BBC. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Chamberlaine's Almshouses A Grade II* Listed Building in Bedworth, Warwickshire". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Bedworth Nicholas Chamberlaine Charities". The Bedworth Society. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ "Almshouses Today". Nicholas Chamberlaine Trust. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
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