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Cowane's Hospital
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About
A 17th-century almshouse next to the Holy Rude, named for the merchant John Cowane. Cowane's Hospital Trust, which says it was established in 1637, still owns it and runs it. The Legends at Cowane's coffee shop is in the building and opens daily from 10:00 to 16:00, per the trust.
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Highlights
- ✓A 17th-century almshouse next to the Holy Rude
- ✓The Legends at Cowane's coffee shop
Tips
- →The coffee shop is open 10:00 to 16:00, seven days a week, per the trust, which says seasonal times may vary.
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