The Old Ladies of Castle Rising. The Almeshouses - The Hospital of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in Castle Rising. Founded by Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton he established a charity which provided sheltered accommodation for thirteen poor spinsters or widows from Castle Rising Parish, aged 50 or over, one of whom was their governess. On Founders Day they wear their traditional scarlet cloaks and pointed black hats to attend a memorial service in the ‘Hospital’ chapel. Lady opening her front door. Castle Rising, Norfolk, England 24th February 2007. 2000s HOMER SYKES

The Old Ladies of Castle Rising. The Almeshouses - The Hospital of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in Castle Rising. Founded by Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton he established a charity which provided sheltered accommodation for thirteen poor spinsters or widows from Castle Rising Parish, aged 50 or over, one of whom was their governess. On Founders Day they wear their traditional scarlet cloaks and pointed black hats to attend a memorial service in the ‘Hospital’ chapel.  Lady opening her front door. Castle Rising, Norfolk, England 24th February 2007. 2000s HOMER SYKES Stock Photo
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Homer Sykes / Alamy Stock Photo

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5120 x 3427 px | 43.3 x 29 cm | 17.1 x 11.4 inches | 300dpi

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24 February 2007

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The Old Ladies of Castle Rising. The Almeshouses - The Hospital of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in Castle Rising was founded by Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton and were built between 1609 and 1614. Henry Howard’s will established a charity which provided sheltered accommodation for thirteen poor spinsters or widows from Castle Rising Parish, aged 50 or over, one of whom was their governess. On Founders Day they wear their traditional scarlet cloaks and pointed black hats to attend a memorial service in the ‘Hospital’ chapel. Those residents taking part gather prior to the service in the central courtyard of the 'Hospital'.

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