4 to 7 Grafton Street

Introduction

The photograph on this page of 4 to 7 Grafton Street by Keith Edkins as part of the Geograph project.

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4 to 7 Grafton Street

Image: © Keith Edkins Taken: 16 Feb 2008

The ornate style of these buildings has caused some speculation that they might once have been almshouses, but there seems to be no direct evidence of this. They date from about 1850, so they may just reflect an earlier, more individual aesthetic than the later mass-produced brick terraces.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.205369
Longitude
0.131486