The Almshouses Behind a heavy iron gate, around a quiet courtyard sit 11 almshouses. They were provided by the Jane Wright charity and opened by Her Royal Highness The Duchess Of Kent in November 1983. The Jane Wright charity was founded in 1675 to help 'poor widows and housekeepers' and, although it has widened its brief since then, continues to perform a valuable role in the provision of social housing. Return to the tour