July 2025 – Willie Hartley Russell, Chairman of The Almshouse Association, visited the Leander Almshouses in Manningtree, Essex, to mark their 100th anniversary.
Founded in 1925 by Isabella Sophia Leander, the charming trio of almshouses has served the community for a century. To commemorate the milestone, Willie planted a tree and cut the anniversary cake during the celebrations.
Top picture top (left to right): Willie Hartley Russell (Chairman, The Almshouse Association), Ruth Stocks (Mayor of Manningtree), Liz Dunnett (Deputy Mayor of Manningtree), and Mark Daniel (Chairman of the Trustees).
posted 26 August 2025