Originally Lench's was spelt "Lenche" but the 'e' was dropped following a Decree in October 1628, henceforth becoming "Lench's"

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In 1995, the Duchess of Gloucester visited Tanner’s Close, to meet residents and staff and understand the work of the Trust.

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Lench’s Trust has provided Almshouses, the oldest form of social housing, since the beginning of the 17th century.

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Initially, the Trust's income was used to repair bridges and roads in Birmingham, with the residue given to the poor.

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William Lench was a Tanner by trade, though he was previously a butcher or 'bocher' back in 1520

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Lench's Close has been going strong since 1982, 43 years!

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William's wife's name was Agnes and though not much is known about her it was clear she was extremely charitable!

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A wonderful 500th Founder's day at WLC where we had the pleasure of having guest speaker Prof. Carl Chinn MBE teach us more about Birmingham's history and Lench's Trust huge part in that.

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Did you know we are 251 years older than the United States! Now they didn't tell you that in Hamilton!

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