What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: Near this site stood the Bickerstaffe Almshouses 1815-1970 and Towcester Cinema 1939-1984.
The Bickerstaffe Almshouses provided housing for the elderly and poor from 1815 until 1970, reflecting a long-standing tradition of charitable support in Towcester. Towcester Cinema operated from 1939 to 1984, serving as a significant local entertainment venue during much of the mid-20th century.
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