Brothers' homes

The 25 or so Brothers in residence at the Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty live in individual flats here for which they pay a weekly rent.

A condition of residency is that they do not own property elewhere.

Another condition, despite the almshouse being a secular institution, is attendance at matins daily in the Norman church, wearing their robes.

[Casablanca]

Fascinating facts. I do love that row of chimneys

[Peter]

Impressive architecture beautifully captured Hazel:)

[CC Folk]

A beautiful building and chimneys. Looks peaceful and serene.

[JackieR]

A fabulous capture of these dwellings, I'd love to have a peek inside one!

[Hazel]

@30pics4jackiesdiamond

I've never managed that!

[Granny7(Denise)]

Lovely building and nice information

[Richard Sayer]

What an interesting story you're telling us here - it looks a very tranquil place to live.

[Hazel]

@vignouse

Also peaceful to visit with the camera! Lots of different photo opps in a small space!

[Merrelyn]

What a beautiful old building. I love the espaliered tree.

[Joanne Diochon]

I love the way you have captured that line of chimneys. Wonderful old buildings. I wonder how comfortable they are inside.

[Linda Godwin]

so many chimneys

[Jane Armstrong]

Beautiful! Those chimneys are something else!

[Kitty Hawke]

Such a fabulous building....and interesting narrative.

[Shutterbug]

Love the brick work. I like the pov and the information.

[gloria jones]

Great angle shot

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Lovely building well captured, there is something interesting about Alms Houses. FAV

[Pat Knowles]

Just a beautiful fascinating row of alms houses…those chimneys are awesome. I would image it’s a very nice peaceful life.

[Susie]

There are some lovely Alms houses around.

[haskar]

Beautiful building and lovely pattern.

[Lee-Ann]

Nice building