Mary Tate Cottages (Almshouses) tours

See these historic almshouses and learn about their history and current use.

The Mary Tate Almshouses were built in 1829 and were donated by Miss Mary Tate to accommodate twelve poor widows or spinsters of the parish. The female tenants were expected to behave "civilly and live orderly and religious lives". This included regular attendance at church and a parade of womenfolk, dressed in long woollen capes, became a regular sight on the road to and from daily service.

Display of the History of Mary Tate Almshouses.

Arts and Crafts area with a competition for the best Mitcham Heritage Day poster - residents of Croydon Almshouses Charities (CAC) will pick their favourite at 1300, winner announced at 1315.

Talk on the history of Mary Tate by Karen Ip Director of CAC at 1315.

Talk on CAC and the proposal for Mary Tate at 1400.