Foster's Almshouses, Bristol

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Foster's Almshouses
Foster's Almshouses, Bristol (Bristol)
Foster's Almshouses, Bristol
Shown within Bristol
Building information
Town Bristol
Country England
Coordinates 51°27′23″N 2°35′50″W / 51.456283, -2.597195Coordinates: 51°27′23″N 2°35′50″W / 51.456283, -2.597195
Construction start date 1861
Completion date 1883

Foster's Almshouses (grid reference ST586732) is a historic building on Colston Street, Bristol, England.

The west wing was built in 1861, the north wing in 1872, and the south and east wings in 1880-83 by Foster and Wood. The Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne was restored at the same time to serve as the chapel for the almshouses.[1]

It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II* listed building.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Brace, Keith (1996). Portrait of Bristol. London: Robert Hale. ISBN 0709154356. 
  2. ^ Foster's Almshouses and attached walls, railings and gates. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-05-18.

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