The Nicholas Chamberlaine Almshouses are Grade II* listed almshouses in the town centre of Bedworth, Warwickshire, England. Dating from 1840, they remain in use for their original purpose.
History
editThe original almshouses were built with money from an endowment left in the will of Nicholas Chamberlaine, a local priest and benefactor, following his death in 1715. By the 1830s the original buildings were in a poor state of repair, and in need of replacement.[1]
The current buildings were built in 1840, designed by Thomas Larkins Walker in Tudor style at a cost of £8,500.[2][3]
By the 1970s the almshouses were in a poor state of repair and threatened with demolition, however a local campaign saw the buildings become listed in 1974, and a restoration project was undertaken during the 1980s.[1][3][2]
Today
editThe almshouses remain in use for their original purpose. There are 28 dwellings of both single and double accommodation on the ground and first floors. Each flat contains central heating, a lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom and is self contained, and there is a shared laundry room.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Historic gem in the centre of Bedworth". BBC. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Chamberlaine's Almshouses A Grade II* Listed Building in Bedworth, Warwickshire". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Bedworth Nicholas Chamberlaine Charities". The Bedworth Society. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ "Almshouses Today". Nicholas Chamberlaine Trust. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
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