Simon Drury

Review of Chartherouse in Southwark

At the north side of Charterhouse Square you will ...

At the north side of Charterhouse Square you will find this assemblage of buildings that used to be a Priory, school and almshouse, going back to the 14th century, later converted to a 16th century mansion house owned
by Thomas Sutton who had made a fortune in Newcastle operating coal mines.
He bequeathed money for the chapel, almshouse and a hospital.
These funds also started a school that eventually became Charterhouse.
The school itself moved to Surrey in 1872 and these building eventually reverted to it's original purpose, an almshouse, housing 40 pensioners.
It is partially open to the public with guided tours.