Stour Street, the Museum of Canterbury

The main building dates to at least the late 12th century. In 1220 it was converted into an almshouse for poor or elderly priests. Around 1373 a solar was added to serve as a residence for the master of the hospital. A chapel was added at right angles to thedwelling areas. After 1575 the hospital became used for secular purposes, and over the intervening centuries has served as a school, workhouse, and almshouse, among other things.

Canterbury Kent

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