Ancient and modern.

Pannell, J.

Ancient and modern. - 1999 - Housing Today (137) 10 June 1999, 16-17(2) .

Looks at the history of almshouses, and discusses the ways in which almshouse charities are meeting the needs of modern social housing. Argues that such charities will need to work in partnership with RSLs and other agencies of they are to retain their relevance into the next millennium. A report, "Almshouses into the next millennium: paternalism, partnership, progress?" available from Biblios on 01403 710851, priced £14.99.