Building record 1884/0/16 - Nos.33 to 43 (odd)

Eight almshouses, increased to 12 almshouses mid C19, now six almshouses. Datestone 1756, extended mid C19. Limestone ashlar with Colleyweston slate roofs. Originally one-unit plans. Single storey with attic, now mainly single storey.

{1} 8 almshouses, increased to 12 almshouses mid C19, now 6 almshouses. Datestone 1756, extended mid C19. Limestone ashlar with Colleyweston slate roofs. Originally one-unit plans. Single storey with attic, now mainly single storey. 8-window range of C20 casements, in original openings, under stone lintels with keyblocks. 6-panel doors, between window ranges, under similar heads. 8 hipped eaves dormers. Ashlar plinth and ashlar stacks at ridge. Mid C19 two-window range extensions to either end; simi ar style with central 6-panel doors with glazed toplights. Plaque in centre of main range has inscription, "This hospital was erected and endowed for the support of eight poor persons by Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Pickering, eldest daughter of the late Sir Gilbert Pickering Bart. Anno Domini 1756". Plaque between 2-window range to far left has inscription "This building an asylum for two Bedeswomen was erected AD MDCCCLVII by donation of the late T. Coales Esq.". Plaque between 2-window range to ar right has inscription, "This building, an asylum for two Bedesmen was erected AD MDCCCLXIII". Interiors of C18 range have stop-chamfered spine beams and some 2-panelled doors.

{3} Undated photo;

{4} A level 1 historic building recording was undertaken at 33 Islington. This targeted the staircase before it's removal.

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 7/213 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), G08 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN41470.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Titchmarsh (Photographs). SNN113613.

<4> David Llewellyn, 2024, Prior To Removal Of Existing Staircase: Almshouses, Islington, Titchmarsh. September 2024 (Report). SNN116679.

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Dec 11 2024 12:25PM