Percy and Wagner Almshouses

Percy and Wagner Almshouses comprise twelve two-story cottages arranged in a row with yellow stock brickwork and pointed arch windows characteristic of the period. The buildings maintain their original architectural details and domestic scale throughout the row.

The almshouses were founded in 1795 and enlarged in 1859 to provide additional housing for women in need. A restoration in the 1970s modernized the interiors while preserving the original character of the buildings.

The buildings bear the names of donors Dorothea and Philadelphia Percy at their entrances and reflect the generosity of wealthy families toward vulnerable women. Residents were traditionally unmarried women and widows from the Church of England who found refuge and community here.

The buildings are located in the Hanover district on Lewes Road and are easily accessible by public transport. They sit within a residential neighborhood, so visitors should be respectful of current residents and their privacy when viewing the exterior.

These buildings are the only surviving almshouses in Brighton and display inscriptions above their entrances recording the founding year and donors' names. These carved records make them a rare documented example of Georgian-era private charitable housing.

Location: Brighton and Hove

GPS coordinates: 50.83180,-0.12975

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25