Why Build A Herb Garret In The Roof Of A Church?
The parish of St Thomas’s Church was restricted to the Hospital and grounds so there was a close relationship between the Church and Hospital. Storage space was normally in basements, attics and garrets. Basements were inappropriate for Herbs because of dampness and rodents. The large oak beams in the Garret act as a buffer and moderate fluctuations in humidity. Experience shows it is a good place to dry herbs. The Apothecary’s offices were also further down St Thomas’s Street.
