The George Woofindin Almshouses
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The George Woofindin Almshouses
Image: © Neil Theasby Taken: 11 Jan 2017
Built in 1899 to serve as retirement dwellings for ageing Sheffielders. There are I think eighteen houses in total, a warden's house and a community room. George Woofindin was a successful Sheffield cutlery manufacturer and benefactor. He died on June 21st 1895. The complex is Grade II listed.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.368293
Longitude
-1.50101