Nicholas Chamberlaine's Almshouses The Reverend Nicholas Chamberlaine (1632-1715) was Rector of this parish for over 50 years. The original Almshouses were founded under his will and were built in the Hall Yard. The present Almshouss were designed by Thomas Larkin Walker Esq. F.R.I.B.A., and were built on this site in 1840 by John Toone Esq.