Gray's Almshouses, Taunton, Somerset

Gray's Almshouses were founded by Robert Gray in 1635. Gray was a merchant who lived in London but was born in Taunton. They were to house "tenn poore aged syngle women". They still provide homes for the elderly.

Location

Somerset Taunton

Period

Stuart (1603 - 1713)

Tags

almshouse charity philanthropy poor social welfare Stuart (1603 - 1713)