Ford's Hospital, 16th century almshouse in Coventry, England
The timber-framed building features a narrow courtyard of 13 by 4 yards with a projecting first floor and traditional carved wooden elements.
William Ford, a wool merchant, established this residence in 1509 to provide accommodation for five men and one woman with subsequent expansions in 1517 and 1529.
The building maintains its original purpose of providing housing for elderly residents, reflecting medieval charitable traditions in English society.
Located on Greyfriars Lane in Coventry, the building opens to public viewing during Heritage Open Days each September.
German bombs struck the building in 1940, resulting in eight fatalities, leading to a restoration project using recovered original timbers between 1951 and 1953.
Location: Coventry
GPS coordinates: 52.40640,-1.51047
Latest update: March 31, 2025 15:44
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