What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: Penny's Hospital. Almshouses built under the will of William Penny 1720
Penny's Hospital is a set of almshouses established by William Penny in 1720 to provide housing for the poor, reflecting the philanthropic practices of the era aimed at supporting local communities.
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