Legg-Whittuck (The Retreat) Almshouses
Odessa Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9BG
Odessa Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9BG
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Manager's Description
"Jabez Legg built almshouses in Odessa Road, Forest Gate, known as Forest Gate Retreat. Jabez Legg was a Congregational Minister of the Forest Gate church, Sebert Road. He built three almshouses in 185..." Show more "Jabez Legg built almshouses in Odessa Road, Forest Gate, known as Forest Gate Retreat. Jabez Legg was a Congregational Minister of the Forest Gate church, Sebert Road. He built three almshouses in 1858 and three more in 1863 to accommodate women who had formerly been in domestic service. In 1939 the charity was amalgamated with the Edith Whittuck charity of Wimbledon and renamed the Legg-Whittuck Trust. Alms-women can come from any part of the country, but in practice most of them have local connections.The buildings are described as single storey, small, plain and with gabled fronts" Show less
Main Facts
Age exclusive housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
6 flats. Built in 1858. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (dedicated housing officer)
Garden
This almshouse charity caters for: single women. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Newham
Social Care Authority: Newham
Info updated: 20/10/2021
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