Catalogue description MAYNARD and FORD ST CHARITIES, TAVISTOCK
This record is held by Plymouth Archives, The Box
Reference: | 1324 |
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Title: | MAYNARD and FORD ST CHARITIES, TAVISTOCK |
Description: |
Minute books, account books and apprenticeship indentures |
Date: | 1813-1983 |
Held by: | Plymouth Archives, The Box, not available at The National Archives |
Language: | English |
Creator: |
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Physical description: | 95 files |
Administrative / biographical background: |
Maynard's charity or 'The Gift House' was founded by Oliver Maynard in 1602. The property was situated in Barley Market St., Tavistock, with a small plot in Kilworthy Lane. It housed a total of 12 people, including 4 couples and 4 widows. Ford Street almshouses were established prior to 1862. The Duke of Bedford had bought the rent-charge and he paid the trustees an income from it. |
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