Smith's Almshouses

Smith's Almshouses
   In St. Peter's Hill, Doctor's Commons. Founded 1584 by David Smith for six poor widows.
   Burnt in the Fire and rebuilt by Sir Thos. Fitch, and charge of maintenance committed to Christ's Hospital.
   Not named in the maps.

A Dictionary of London. . 1918.

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