2000.6004

iBase ID

2996

Title

Marlborough Almshouses

Short Title

2000.6004

Collection

Social History (Museum of St Albans)

Sub collection

Alf Gentle

Accession Number

2000.6004

Description

Marlborough Almshouses, Hatfield Road. The Marlborough Almshouses were opened in 1736 near the top of what is now known as Hatfield Road to provide accommodation for 18 men and 18 women. Their construction was funded by Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough (1660- 1744), widow of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough. She was born Sarah Jennings at Water End House in Sandridge. The Churchills' residences included Holywell House, which once stood at the bottom of Holywell Hill.

Type of Original

photographic slide

Original Photographer or Artist

Gentle, Alf

Date of Original

1964

Period of Original

1960-1969

Neg No.

G1004

High Resolution File Name

G1004.tif

High Resolution CD No

CD 449

Raw File CD No

CD 451

Scanned From

Transparency

Neg Format

135 transparency

Scanned By

Amy Cooke

Original Location

3) MoStA Archive Room

1)© St Albans Museums

Location in Image

Marlborough Almshouses, Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK.

Library Image Notes

Alf Gentle Slide Folder 1.

Compiled By

Amy Cooke

Date Compiled

23/09/2005

Original File Details

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