Completed 1834 Designated 10 January 1950 Opened 1834 | Governing body The Richmond Charities Reference no. 1262108 | |
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Location Richmond, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England, UK Official name Hickey's Almshouses, including chapel and lodges Architectural style Tudor Revival architecture Architects Arthur Blomfield, Lewis Vulliamy Similar Ebenezer Strict Baptist C, Bethlehem Chapel - Richmond, Richmond Green United R, Salvation Army Centre - T, St Stephen's - Twickenham | ||
Hickey's Almshouses are almshouses between Sheen Road and St Mary's Grove in Richmond, London. They are Grade II* listed by Historic England and this listing also extends to the site's chapel (which is dedicated to St Francis) and to its lodges.
Map of Hickeys Almshouses, Sheen Rd, Richmond TW9 1XB, UK
A plaque over the entrance records that the almshouses were built "for Ten poor Men and Ten poor Women by the bounty of William Hickey Esq. Who by his Will bequeathed certain Lands and houses in Richmond in Trust for Charitable purposes". William Hickey,who died in 1727 and is buried in an altar tomb in the churchyard of St Mary Magdalene, Richmond, left the income of several properties on Richmond Hill, including The Wick, in trust to provide pensions for six men and ten women. In 1822 the charity's funds were boosted by a major donation by Elizabeth Doughty.
Twenty almshouses, designed by Lewis Vulliamy, in Neo-Tudor style with high chimneys, were built in 1834 from the trust's income. In 1834 the trust also built a chapel (which was enlarged in 1863 by Arthur Blomfield) and two gate lodge cottages. The property, which includes another 29 buildings behind the almshouses, now consists of 49 flats and cottages, a laundry and a workshop.
The almshouses are managed by The Richmond Charities. New residents are accepted from 65 years of age.