Abbots Hospital, Guildford, Surrey

This building was founded as The Hospital of the Blessed Trinity in 1619. It was almshouses endowed by George Abbot, the Archbishop of Canterbury. It provided for 12 brethren and 8 sisters. The brethren lived in the west wing and the sisters in the east wing.

Location

Surrey Guildford

Period

Stuart (1603 - 1713)

Tags

almshouse social welfare charity philanthropy Stuart (1603 - 1713)