Wynard's Hospital and Almshouses, Exeter
Situated in Magdalen Street, Exeter - sometimes St. Wynard's
William Wynard, the third recorder of Exeter, - his house was situated in South Street, from 1418 until his death in 1442. He endowed the house, along with other property across Exeter and Devon, to provide for Wynard's the funding required for running the almshouses. By his foundation deed, dated 1436, twelve poor infirm and elderly men were provided with decent lodging and subsistence, and a chaplain
1789 The almshouses were purchased by William Kennaway, a wealthy wine merchant based at Palace Gate. from Sir Frederick North.
1861 Thirty persons listed in eleven households.[1]
1871 Eighteen persons listed in eleven households.[2]
1881 Twelve households.[3]
1891 Twelve households. 21 persons.[4]
1901 Fifteen abodes.[5]
1906 Rev. Frank Simmons is Chaplain.[6]
1929 'One of the ancient customs ait Exeter was observed yesterday when the Mayor, accompanied by the Aldermen, went in state pay an annual visit to the inmates Wynard's Almshouses.[7]