Inscription on the Almshouses in Old Amersham
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Inscription on the Almshouses in Old Amersham
Image: © David Hillas Taken: 28 Jun 2017
This photo shows the inscription on the almshouses at 94-104 High Street HP7 0DS. It has the following wording: Sir William Drake of Shardeloes in Ye County of Bucks Knight & Baronet. In the year of our Lord 1657 to the Glory of God and for the releef of six poor Widdows well reputed in this Parish hath built six Almes Houses. With all conveniences to them and A very good allowance for Ever At his owne Cost and Charges Above the inscription is the coat of arms, presumably of Sir William Drake (1606-1669).
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Image Location
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51.66719
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-0.621245