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The Six Poor Travellers' House
Heritage Open Day: In the 16th Century poor travellers were provided with one night’s lodging in the six bedrooms at the rear of this property. Visitors can see three of the travellers’ rooms furnished as they would have been, ready for travellers to arrive. The house was opened by Richard Watts Charities as directed by the will of Richard Watts’ will of 1579 which stated that accommodation should be provided for travellers passing through Rochester. The Poor Law Act of 1576 said that if you had less than fourpence you could be considered a vagrant, whipped and returned to your own parish so the travellers were also given fourpence.
Richard was an eminent citizen of Rochester who had associations with Upnor Castle, the Rochester Bridge Trust and H.M. Dockyard at Chatham.
Richard was an eminent citizen of Rochester who had associations with Upnor Castle, the Rochester Bridge Trust and H.M. Dockyard at Chatham.
Saturday 20 September
The Six Poor Travellers House, 97 High Street, Rochester, Kent ME1 1LX
Sat 20 Sep:10am - 2pm; Free Entry.
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