Village Alms Houses
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The Alms Houses are situated
to the left of the main road, before the bridge.
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These Alms Houses were a gift
to the village from Elizabeth, Viscountess Lumley.
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They were built in 1670. Lady
Lumley owned much of the land around this area.
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At the end of the row is the
Old Grammar School, also endowed by Lady Lumley.
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It was open to all children
from the above named areas who could read the New Testament.
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It had a spacious school room
which could seat 200 pupils
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In 1890, there were only 16
pupils in the school.
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