John Fosters Almshouse
Crow Lane, Henbury, Bristol, Avon, BS10 7FB
Crow Lane, Henbury, Bristol, Avon, BS10 7FB
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Manager's Description
"Construction of the new John Foster’s Almshouse has now been completed and consists of 18 flats, incorporating the new John Milton Clinic for the Bristol Primary Care Trust.The new almshouse repla..." Show more "Construction of the new John Foster’s Almshouse has now been completed and consists of 18 flats, incorporating the new John Milton Clinic for the Bristol Primary Care Trust.
The new almshouse replaced the almshouse located at the top of Christmas Steps, which was founded in the late fifteenth century by John Foster, a leading merchant of his day, who had a major stake in the extensive import of dried fish from Iceland.
The accommodation has been specifically designed for needs of older people and will include comprehensive wheelchair access and modern technology systems for communications and personal safety and security.
The new building has also been designed to include energy saving technologies and will be of traditional build construction, using sustainable materials." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
20 flats. Built in 2009. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Visiting management staff, Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Garden, Assisted bathing facility
New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Bristol
Social Care Authority: Bristol
Architects: Alec French Architects
Info updated: 23/10/2019
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Memberships
The Almshouse Association: The charity that runs this facility is a member of The Almshouse Association which supports and represents independent almshouse charities across the UK
