St Nicholas Almshouses Tour
Canterbury Society have organised a visit to the St Nicholas Almshouses in Harbledown on 22nd April for a maximum number of 12 people so first come first served! To secure your place on the tour please email Carole at marketing@canterburysociety.org.uk
The Hospital of St Nicholas was founded in 1084 by Archbishop Lanfranc and Henry II paused here in 1174 en route to the cathedral where he did penance for the murder of Thomas Becket. During the 14th century the foundation was converted to almshouses.
The present buildings consist of the church of St Nicholas, the almshouses (rebuilt 1840), the 17th century Frater (dining room) also restored in the 1840s, and, on land of the adjacent farm, the well associated with the Black Prince. A stone church has stood on this site since the 12th century. Administration of the almshouses is carried out by a Council of Management which also administers St John’s almshouses in the city.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served in the Frater.
There is a charge of £5 per person on the day which will be donated to St Nicholas Almhouses.
Photo courtesy of CHAS (Canterbury Historical & Archaeological Society) https://www.canterbury-archaeology.org.uk/