Thomas Seckford
Thomas Seckford (1515-1587), born near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. Thomas became Queen Elizabeth I?s Master of Requests for poor men?s causes. In 1564, she gave him the manor of Woodbridge, and he became a benefactor to both the church and town. He founded almshouses and paid for the old Woodbridge Abbey to be rebuilt. His wealth is still benefiting Woodbridge today.
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Woodbridge - Suffolk - Elizabeth I - Master of Requests - 1564 - Almshouse - Woodbridge Abbey
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