Hoxton: The Geffrye Museum
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Hoxton: The Geffrye Museum
Image: © Dr Neil Clifton Taken: 9 Mar 2011
This building dates back to 1714 when it was built as almshouses with the proceeds of a bequest by Sir Robert Geffrye, sometime Master of the Company of Ironmongers, and Lord Mayor of London. The pensioners were eventually moved out to more salubrious areas,and in 1914 the building became a museum,known at that time as the Furniture Trades Museum. Recently an extension of the Museum facilities has occurred, with the restoration of two rooms to show how the pensioners lived originally.
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Image Location
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51.532734
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