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Bless this house to the poor
The two carved-stone panels on the exterior wall of Trinity House belong to the fabric of the 16th-century almshouse.
One of them carries an inscription reading: 'In the name of the Lord ye masteris and mariners bylis this hous to ye pour. Anno Domini 1555'. This provides a clear indication of the intended use of the building.
Built in the 1550s, the almshouse stood for 250 years before it was replaced with the current building. Parts of the older building survive.
> Almshouse
The building that stands today was begun in 1816, overseen by John Hay, who at that time was Master of Trinity House.
> Present building
Explore some of the remarkable details of the present building including our interactive Memorial Window.
> In detail
