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6 Poor Travellers' House
Heritage Open Day: 6 Poor Travellers' House has been closed to the public for a number of years. There are plans in place to re-open it to the public as museum in 2027, but in the mean time, we are open for one day only. There will access to the house and courtyard garden. The house has a museum room and access to 3 of the original travellers' rooms to the rear. The house which was the subject of Charles Dickens' 7 Poor Travellers also features exhibits dedicated to the great man himself. The House which is now managed by Richard Watts Charities was an Almshouse for Travellers until just after the second world war and the open day will give access for visitors to a variety of exhibits. The Almshouse which was established following the death of Richard Watts in 1579 acts as a shrine to the great man who left a legacy which lives on in Rochester and the surrounding area.
Saturday 12 September
The Six Poor Travellers House, 97 High Street, Rochester, Kent ME1 1LX
Sat 12 Sep:10am to 2pm; Free Entry.
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