Hospital of the Holy Trinity, North End, Croydon, Greater London

This is the Hospital of the Holy Trinity, generally known as Whitgift's Hospital (almshouse). It was built by Archbishop John Whitgift in 1596-9. It was for the use and benefit of the poor. It is an unusually perfect example of the Elizabethan style of architecture and quadrangular layout of almshouses. The building has the inscription "Qui dat pauperi non indigebit". This translates as 'He that giveth to the poor shall not lack'. The almshouses were extensively restored in 1860.

Location

Greater London Croydon

Period

Tudor (1485 - 1602)

Tags

almshouse charity philanthropy social welfare religion hospital Tudor (1485 - 1602)