- 20March 20, 2026
Almshouses, past, present & local
Darley Lane, Derby, DE1 3AXSpeaker: Robert Mee.
Almshouses have existed since at least the time of the Byzantine empire. In his talk local historian, Robert Mee, will look at the origins and growth of almshouses in this country. Then, using examples from Derbyshire from the Early Modern period onwards, he will show that they are still firmly a feature of modern society.
Organised by the Local History Section