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Lawrence Campe (died 1613) was a draper's merchant and citizen of the City of London who gave money to build
London Gardens Online. Retrieved 24 August 2015. After his death, his widow married Thomas Tooke who also made charitable donations for the poor. Campe is remembered in Lawrence Campe Close, adjacent to his almshouses in Whetstone.
Lawrence Campe (died 1613) was a draper's merchant and citizen of the City of London who gave money to build almshouse
An almshouse (also known as a bede-house, poorhouse, or hospital) was charitable housing provided to people in a particular community, especially during the medieval era. They were often targeted at the poor of a locality, at those from certain ...
s in "Fryan Barnett". The Lawrence Campe Almshouses at Friern Barnet Lane, Whetstone, are grade II listed buildings with Historic England.Lawrence Campe Almshouses.London Gardens Online. Retrieved 24 August 2015. After his death, his widow married Thomas Tooke who also made charitable donations for the poor. Campe is remembered in Lawrence Campe Close, adjacent to his almshouses in Whetstone.
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English merchants English philanthropists 1613 deaths Year of birth missing {{England-business-bio-stub