Behind the doors of an almshouse in Brixton

Photographer Jim Grover's latest exhibition, Behind the Blue Doors, looks at the history of an almshouse in Brixton.

By: BBC News

Apr 30 2024
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The almshouse was built in 1822 and endowed in 1824 with £2,000 (equivalent to about £275,000 in today's money) by Thomas Bailey, a Brixton resident. Originally from Staffordshire, Bailey made his mo… [+129 chars]

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