THE HOSPITAL OF ST CROSS ANNUAL SUMMER FETE (10 images)

The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty annual summer fete thats has taken place for over 150 years. About 2,000 people attended in 2022. There is a traditional Punch and Judy show, morris dancing and a variety of stalls selling all the normal English fete goods. The Hospital still provides accommodation for a total of 25 elderly men, known as "The Brothers", under the care of "The Master". They belong to either of two charitable foundations: those...
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The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty annual summer fete thats has taken place for over 150 years. About 2,000 people attended in 2022. There is a traditional Punch and Judy show, morris dancing and a variety of stalls selling all the normal English fete goods. The Hospital still provides accommodation for a total of 25 elderly men, known as "The Brothers", under the care of "The Master". They belong to either of two charitable foundations: those belonging to the Order of the Hospital of St Cross (founded around 1132) wear black trencher hats and black robes with a silver badge in the shape of a Jerusalem cross, while those belonging to the Order of Noble Poverty (founded in 1445) wear claret trencher hats and claret robes with a silver cardinal's badge in memory of Cardinal Beaufort. They are often referred to as the "Black Brothers" and the "Red Brothers". Brothers must be single, widowed or divorced, and over 60 years of age. Preference is given to those in most need. They are expected to wear their robes and attend daily morning prayers in the Church. Winchester, Hampshire, England 25th June 2022.
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