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Foundation Stone Laid
- When
- 1596
- Where
- Croydon, Surrey
- Part of
- Start of Whitgift Foundation
Archbishop Whitgift laid the foundation stone for his charitable almshouses in Croydon.
The construction of the Whitgift Almshouses, also known as the Hospital of the Holy Trinity, commenced in 1596. The foundation stone was laid during this year, marking the start of the building process for the charitable foundation in the center of Croydon.
Sources
- Croydon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08
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