The Lambe Almshouses, Sutton Valence
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The Lambe Almshouses, Sutton Valence
Image: © Marathon Taken: 27 Sep 2013
The plaque in the centre below the coat of arms says 'IN 1568 WILLIAM LAMBE CITIZEN AND CLOTHWORKER OF LONDON FOUNDED AND ERECTED SIX ALMSHOUSES ADJOINING HIS GRAMMAR SCHOOL IN THIS VILLAGE. IN 1888 THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF CLOTHWORKERS HIS TRUSTEES RE-ERECTED THEM ON THIS SITE.' The later date of 1888 appears above the coat of arms.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.212941
Longitude
0.594801