51. IOR/L/L/2/1213-1252
- Reference (shelfmark):
- IOR/L/L/2/1213-1252
- Title:
- Poplar Almshouses and Poplar Chapel
- Scope & Content:
- The East India Company purchased a house with three acres of ground at Poplar in 1627 as an almshouse for needy Company marine servants. Part of the land was later used to build a chapel and burial yard for the local inhabitants. Poplar Chapel was completed in 1654 and underwent major repairs and...
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1709-1830
- Extent:
- 40 files