Popple’s almshouses, run by the Elizabeth Wadsworth Trust in Halifax, made the local news with their garden party to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of The Almshouse Association.
They hung out our special anniversary bunting and The Mayor and Mayoress of Calderdale performed the opening ceremony by cutting the tape.
Residents, families, friends and neighbours, trustees and staff all attended and the North Halifax Councillors and headteacher of our local primary school were also invited.
“The Trustees provided a substantial buffet and we were entertained by a local group called The Landlubbers.
Everyone had a fabulous day.”
Many thanks to Elizabeth Moore, Clerk to The Trustees of Elizabeth Wadsworth Charity for sending in these photos and writing in to tell us all about it!
Popple’s Almshouses were founded by philanthropist Elizabeth Wadsworth in 1832 to benefit single ladies aged 50 years and above. Elizabeth had connections with Anne Lister, as dramatised in the TV series Gentleman Jack, and wrote diaries from 1817-1829, around the same time as Ms Lister.
The trustees of Popple’s almshouses, which consist of four almshouses, have undertaken a significant refurbishment programme to repair and restore the Grade II listed wrought iron railings and re-open the right of way.