Sandbach Almshouses
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Sandbach Almshouses
Image: © Eirian Evans Taken: 22 Apr 2021
In 1865, twenty Almshouses were built for the benefit of poor persons of good character resident in the ancient parish of Sandbach. Rules for occupation were strict. Residents had to attend church each Sunday and were not allowed to keep dogs or pigeons. Sir George Gilbert Scott designed the Almshouses and they cost £2,500 to build. They are listed Grade II.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.142283
Longitude
-2.356657