History of the Trust
The Trust has a long and eventful history…
History of the TrustLWDadmin2017-05-09T16:39:36+00:00
Historic Timeline
1829
1829
The Old Vestry
The Old Vestry built
1826
1826
Market House replaced
Gothic stone Market Cross erected to replace the Market House which went on to reside in the grounds of Myddleton House Gardens where it can still be seen today.
1819
1819
Mr Isaac Padman
Mr Isaac Padman – the sum of £1,000 to be invested amongst the poor and religious
1806
1806
Eaton and Meyer’s Gift
Eaton and Meyer’s Gift – all estate in Enfield to six poor widows
1780
1780
Charter of King George III
Charter of King George III – freedom granted to inhabitants of Enfield for goods, wares and merchandises
1775
1775
Mary Turpin’s Gift
Mary Turpin’s Gift – £200 in trust for three poor girls
1763
1763
Ann Crowe
Ann Crowe’s Almshouses were built
1740
1740
Enfield Workhouse Rebuilt
Enfield Workhouse, Chase Side, rebuilt £3624 – 13s 4d a year = part of Smith’s Gift
1681
1681
Thomas Piggot’s Gift
Thomas Piggot’s Gift of 10 shillings yearly to distribute bread to the Poor of Ponders End
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