A modern almshouse: Appleby Blue in London, UK, by Witherford Watson Mann

A modern almshouse: Appleby Blue in London, UK, by Witherford Watson Mann

The Architectural Review A modern almshouse: Appleby Blue in London, UK, by Witherford Watson Mann Witherford Watson Mann’s Appleby Blue Almshouse in London aims to de-institutionalise housing for older peopleThe post A modern almshouse: Appleby Blue in London, UK, by Witherford Watson Mann appeared first on The Architectural Review. Catherine Slessor

“I know it’s a good place to live.”
 Gillian talks about moving to a Printing Charity Almshouse

Gillian grew up in a family working at the heart of the print industry. Her father worked in a business that was bought out by WHSmith, where all three of her brothers also worked. Growing up, she remembers enjoying events including Christmas parties and Easter fairs organised by the printers, and in fact she met her husband at a Christmas party for staff and their families. Her father and husband were both trade union Fathers of the Chapel in t…