'Beautiful' 19th century almshouse awarded Grade II listed status | Harwich and Manningtree Standard
An almshouse which was built 126 years ago and continues to support retired residents has been awarded Grade II listed status. St Edmund’s Almshouse in Bungay, Suffolk, was built in 1895 with funds donated by local solicitor Frederick Smith who was the Town Reeve. The position, unique to Bungay, dates back to the 16th century and is similar in status and responsibility to that of a mayor. The building cost £2,000 and provided accommodation for six single tenants and two married couples. St Edmund’s Almshouse circa 1900-1910 (Bungay Museum Trust/PA) It is thought to have been designed by ...