The British Almshouse: New Perspectives on Philanthropy ca 1400-1914

Goose, Nigel (ed.); Caffrey, Helen (ed.); Langley, Anne (ed.)

Published by FACHRS Publications, Hook, 2016

First Edition: ISBN 978 0 9548180 2 9

From back cover: 'This book presents important new findings about the contribution made to the support of the elderly by British almshouses. [...] Thematic chapters describe almshouse benefits, buildings, clothing, community, gardens, possessions, rules, scandals and status.'  

Softcover book (17x24cm) in mint condition; signed by Anne Langley and a contributor (addressed to 'David' on title page); 407 pp.

 For sale by Priory Books, Warwickshire County Record Office's second hand book shop