Queen Street Bungalows
Queen Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1RX
Queen Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1RX
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"Charitable accommodation has existed on this site since 1485 when funds were bequeathed by John Gardner to build Gardner’s Chantry. Our Almshouses were built in 1938 to replace them with further be..." Show more "Charitable accommodation has existed on this site since 1485 when funds were bequeathed by John Gardner to build Gardner’s Chantry. Our Almshouses were built in 1938 to replace them with further bequests made by Caroline Fry and Mary Simpson. We have eight bungalows, four of which are suitable for double occupancy. The Warden at Lindow Close also oversees these propertiesQueen Street has many of Lancaster’s finest Georgian Merchant’s houses and though close to the City centre, is a quiet haven, making it much sought after." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Licence
8 bungalows. Built in 1938. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Garden
This almshouse charity caters for: People aged 55+ of modest financial means, resident in Lancaster for minimum of 3 consecutive years. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Lancaster
Social Care Authority: Lancashire
Info updated: 04/02/2019
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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
