St Albans: Marlborough Buildings
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St Albans: Marlborough Buildings
Image: © Nigel Cox Taken: 17 May 2007
These are almshouses founded and endowed by Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, in 1736. They were intended to provide accommodation for "36 decayed men and women". The almshouses surround three sides of a square on the south side of the A1057 Hatfield Road.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.753496
Longitude
-0.335381
