Lawrence Campe

Lawrence Campe (died 1613)[1] was a draper's merchant and citizen[2] of the City of London who gave money to build almshouses in "Fryan Barnett". The Lawrence Campe Almshouses at Friern Barnet Lane, Whetstone, are grade II listed buildings with Historic England.[3] 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 Close sign, London N20.
Lawrence Campe Almshouses

References
  1. Friern Barnet: Charities for the poor. A History of the County of Middlesex: Volume 6, Friern Barnet, Finchley, Hornsey With Highgate. Originally published by Victoria County History, London, 1980. British History Online. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
  2. Accounts and papers, seven volumes. 3. Relating to charities and charitable donations, for the benefit of the poor and other persons in England and Wales. Vol. XX. Session 5 February - 24 June 1829. 1829. pp. 262–3.
  3. Lawrence Campe Almshouses. London Gardens Online. Retrieved 24 August 2015.

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