Priory Park

Aberford Almshouses, I have blipped before but a brief history 

Aberford Almshouses built by Elizabeth and Mary Isabella (born 1810) Gascoigne in 1844 in memory of their father Richard Oliver Gascoigne (died 1843) and two elder brothers (died 1842). The buildings designed by George Fowler Jones, comprises of 8 two storey dwellings with a central tower displaying the Gascoigne Coat-of-arms. The dwellings were for the occupation of four men and four women, retired tenants of the Gascoigne Estate. A Matron's house was built at the rear and there was a well of 70 feet (21 metres) in depth. Leeds City Council purchased the Almshouses in 1976, after they were vacated by the final tenants, for a sum of £18,000. and were used as a fine arts museum.
They were turned into offices in 1993


A cool cloudy day today, did some washing and had a good vac round through the whole house, dusting tomorrow.


Not had many trick or treaters this year, still got loads of sweets left.


November tomorrow.


Good Night