Knowles Cottages

Introduction

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Knowles Cottages

Image: © Kevin Rushton Taken: 19 Feb 2008

Also known as The Alms Houses or Knowles Hospital Founded by James Knowles, a native of Long Preston, who, after acquiring a fortune in London, established an almshouse for the support of ten persons in 1613 with a chapel.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.015158
Longitude
-2.250057