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Benn's Walk

1983 establishments in EnglandAlmshouses in Richmond, LondonHistory of the London Borough of Richmond upon ThamesResidential buildings completed in 1983Use British English from September 2019

Benn's Walk in Richmond, London, consists of five (originally six) almshouses, built in 1983 and now managed by The Richmond Charities. They were built on the site of Benn's Cottages, which had been developed on land endowed by William Smithet in 1727 to the charity that was then administering Michel's Almshouses.

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Benn's Walk
Richmond Circus, London North Sheen (London Borough of Richmond upon Thames)

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TW9 2SY London, North Sheen (London Borough of Richmond upon Thames)
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