Holy Trinity Almshouses, Heath Town, Wolverhampton

The tradition of almshouses continued alongside the workhouse system. These almshouses were built around 1850 at the expense of a local benefactor, and were closely associated with Holy Trinity Church. They still provide sheltered housing today.

Location

Wolverhampton West Midlands

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Themes

Tags

poor law relief poverty welfare workhouse institution