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Founded in 1633 by Sir Thomas later Lord Crewe of Steane. Lord Crewe was a Puritan who supported Parliament in the Civil War and was also Speaker of the House of Commons. The Almshouses restored in some measure the provision of accommodation for the poor, which had existed in Brackley before the closure of the Hospital of St James and St John.

Golden Spring

Near St Peter’s church there are two ancient springs called Golden Spring Well and St Rumbold’s Well. Because water ran from the springs down the roadway, it is known as Watery Lane.

St Rumbold was a legendary child prodigy from the royal families of Mercia and Northumbria. According to a 10th century document, at his birth, in Kings Sutton, he is supposed to have spoken at length on Christianity. Later he foretold of his death and his wish to rest for two years at Brackley before being buried at Buckingham. His resting-place at Brackley is the site of the well.

Charities

Sir Thomas Crewe’s Almshouses Trust Cllr. C. G. Land (Chairman), John Vidley (Treasurer), Bruce Carthew, D. G. Cox, Cllr. Peter Stocker and the Vicar of Brackley Revd. Nicolas Gandy.

Brackley United Feoffee Charity: Councillors: C.S. Billingham (Chairman), P. Stocker and W.B. Stimpson. The remaining members are Mr T. Gregory, Mr C.C. Wheatcroft, Dr P. Stevens, Mr K. Bunker, Mr G.W. Britchfield, the Town Mayor (for the time being) and the Vicar of Brackley Revd. Nicolas Gandy.