Start of Whitgift Foundation
- When
- 1596–1599
- Where
- Croydon, Surrey
- Episodes
- 2
In 1596, Archbishop John Whitgift initiated the construction of his charitable foundation in Croydon. The foundation stone was laid that year, with the building completed in 1599. This Elizabethan almshouse complex, known as the Hospital of the Holy Trinity, remains a key historical site in the town.
Episodes
- Foundation Stone Laid
Archbishop Whitgift laid the foundation stone for his charitable almshouses in Croydon.
- Building Completed
The Whitgift Almshouses were completed in 1599, three years after construction began.
Background and detail
Construction. The specific construction of the Whitgift Almshouses began in 1596 with the laying of the foundation stone. The project was completed three years later in 1599. The structure, referred to as the Hospital of the Holy Trinity, was erected by Archbishop Whitgift in the center of Croydon, specifically at the corner of North End and George Street.
Sources
- Croydon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08
- John Whitgift Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-01
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