IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
Cherry Lane, AMERSHAM, HP7 0QE
Introduction
This page details the photographs taken nearby to Cherry Lane, HP7 0QE by members of the Geograph project.
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Image Map
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Image Listing (113 Images Found)
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Drake Almshouses in Old Amersham
Located at 94-104 High Street HP7 0DS, the six almshouses date from 1657 and were donated to the town by Sir William Drake "for the relief of six poor widows of good repute in the parish". However, only three of them are currently occupied, as they needed to be reconstructed to meet today's standards.
Image: © David Hillas
Taken: 23 Jun 2017
0.06 miles
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Inscription on the Almshouses in Old Amersham
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).
Image: © David Hillas
Taken: 28 Jun 2017
0.06 miles
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Glimpse of Amersham Old Town from Platts Lane
Image: © Peter S
Taken: 2 Dec 2018
0.07 miles
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Amersham Old Town - The Eagle
Attractive red brick hostelry at the west end of the historic High Street.
Image: © Colin Smith
Taken: 20 Mar 2016
0.08 miles
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Drake's Almshouses, Old Amersham
The Amersham News, Views and Information website says the following:-
"Drake's Almshouses - built in 1657 by William Drake to house 6 poor women of the parish, widows over fifty years of age. Among their benefits were "a gown of London brown at Christmas each year for the first three years and alternate years thereafter; a pair of shoes, a pair of stockings and a shift twice a year at Christmas and Easter; and firewood. The almshouses have recently been modernised and are still in use, although not quite for the same purpose."
More pictures on http://amershamalmshouses.johnpruden.co.uk/index.php/drakes-house
Image: © Des Blenkinsopp
Taken: 4 Sep 2013
0.09 miles
