Memorials & monuments · South West England
Foster's Almshouses
In or near Bristol.
Foster's Almshouses — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Foster's Almshouses is a memorial located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Foster's Almshouses, located in Bristol, are historical landmarks with a rich 500-year heritage. Originally founded in 1483 to provide housing for the elderly poor, the almshouses showcase the Burgundian Gothic Revival architectural style after their reconstruction in the 19th century.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Foster's Almshouses (grid reference ST586732) is a historic building on Colston Street in Bristol, England. The almshouse was founded by a bequest from the 15th-century merchant John Foster in 1492; his will can be read online.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The west wing of the current building was built in 1861, the north wing in 1872, and the south and east wings in 1880–83 by Foster and Wood. The Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne, which was built for the use of those living in the Almshouse, was restored at the same time. It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building. In 2007 Bristol Charities, which runs the almshouse, sold the existing buildings to a developer to develop into private accommodation. This decision was taken because the existing buildings were judged to be unfit for the purpose of housing the old and often infirm occupants who lived there. The proceeds of the sale have been used to establish a new purpose-built…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4560, -2.5975
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 4ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Established
- 1883
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.fostersalmshouses.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8806699408 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Foster's Almshouses, Bristol (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Foster's Almshouses?
- Foster's Almshouses is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 4ST), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Foster's Almshouses?
- Foster's Almshouses — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Foster's Almshouses?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 4ST.
- When was Foster's Almshouses built?
- Built or established in 1883.
- Is Foster's Almshouses a protected site?
- Yes — Foster's Almshouses is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Foster's Almshouses free to visit?
- Yes, Foster's Almshouses is free to enter.
- How do I get to Foster's Almshouses?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 4ST.