Browne's Hospital, Stamford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Browne's Hospital |
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The exterior from Broad Street
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| Location | Stamford, Lincolnshire, England |
| Built | 1475 |
| Restored | ca1870 |
| Restored by | James Fowler |
| Governing body | Hospital of William Browne |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Designated | 1954 |
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Browne's Hospital is a very old building in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. It was built way back in 1485 by a rich wool merchant named William Browne. He wanted to create a special home and a place for prayer for people who needed help. This kind of place is called an almshouse, which is a charity home for poor people.
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A Look at Browne's Hospital History
Browne's Hospital was started in 1475, during the time of King Edward IV. It was meant to be a home and a place of worship for ten poor men and two poor women. It also had a Warden and a Confrater, who were both priests. The rules said that everyone living there had to attend chapel twice a day. They would pray for the people who founded the Hospital. In 1610, King James I gave the Hospital a new official document, called a charter.
How the Hospital Was Funded
The Hospital received a lot of money and land from its founders. This money helped it to keep going for many years. Some of these funds were later used in 1871 to help start Stamford High School. They also helped to provide more money for Stamford School. One of the houses at Stamford School is even named after this special gift!
Browne's Hospital Today
Today, Browne's Hospital is still a home for twelve people. The small cottages around the garden were updated in 1963. They became modern flats, each with a living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom.
The Hospital is a registered charity. This means it is run by a group of governors and trustees who make sure it helps people. You can visit the Hospital on weekends and bank holidays during the summer. When you visit, you can see the Common Room where the men used to live. You can also see the Chapel with its beautiful original stained-glass windows. The Audit Room and the Confrater's Sitting Room are also open, and they still have their old furniture.
The Warden's House next door was built around 1870. It was designed by an architect named James Fowler. This house is now rented out for offices.
Filming Location
In 1994, Browne's Hospital was used as a filming location! It was shown as Middlemarch Hospital in the TV series Middlemarch. Many parts of that show were filmed in Stamford.
