2025-07-28 Barnstaple Alm houses

The Barnstaple Almshouses sit quietly just off the town’s busier streets, a row of modest historic dwellings that feel like a preserved pocket of another century; their stone walls, arched doorways, and small tended gardens tell a story of community care and social history that still lingers in the air. Walking past them feels like stepping into a softer rhythm of the town — a reminder that Barnstaple’s heritage isn’t only in its landmarks, but also in the everyday architecture built for people who needed shelter, dignity, and a place to belong.