These 17th-century almshouses on Church Street in Chipping Norton are more than just beautiful examples of Cotswold stone architecture - they are a lasting symbol of compassion and quiet defiance. Built in 1640 by Henry Cornish, a local gentleman who opposed royal taxation and was reportedly imprisoned for his beliefs, the almshouses were designed to house eight poor widows. His inscription above the gate, “Remember the poor,” wasn’t just a sentiment - it came with an endowment for bread and mai