Henry Bridges
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Henry Bridges, referred to as 'Henry Brydges, Esq, lord of the manor of Imber', inherited Imber Court in Thames Ditton from his uncle. He was also a Justice of the Peace. [1]
He erected an almshouse 'on a piece of land called Gore Close, between the village of Thames Ditton and Imber Court; and by his will, dated 1720, the founder appointed that it should be for use of six poor old men or women belonging to this parish'. The almshouse still stands. [2]
He also gave a paten—a silver salver—to St Nicholas Church, Thames Ditton, in 1716. He bequeathed Imber Court to his niece Ann, subject to his own life interest. Ann married Arthur Onslow, of the famous family based in Clandon. [2]
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References
- 1. Wikipedia
- 2. Burchett, P. 1984. A Historical Sketch of THAMES DITTON. Surrey: Thames Ditton and Weston Green Residents' Association. ISBN 0-904-81120-4.
