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Bakers Almshouses (also known as London Master Bakers Benevolent Institution)

Introduction

Described as 'one of the grand almshouses of north-east London', the building has a number of plaques recording that electric light was brought to the almshouses in 1924 and that gas was installed in 1939. The almshouses remain in residential use and are now Council housing.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Directions

Rail/Tube (Victoria): Walthamstow Central. London Overground: Leyton Midland Road. Bus: 20, 48, 55, 56, 69, 97, 230, 257, W15, W16.

History

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Victorian (1837-1901)
Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Extant

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust