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Kirkleatham Cleveland
The area was purchased by John Turner in 1623. His youngest
son, went to London to make his fortune in Wool.
He was Knighted for helping the poor and giving King Charles
a loan of £1100. In 1670 was made Lord Mayor of London.
This is were the tale of Dick Whittington originated from.
He used his fortune to build the original Almshouses at
Kirkleatham.
His Great Nephew,Cholmley, in 1740, enhanced them into the
form we see today, in particular the Hospital meaning HOSPITALITY
not medical. It has been modernised and the refurbishment
was competed in 2002
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