HOPTON STREET, HOLLAND STREET, BANKSIDE.
Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 3:31 am
Hopton's Alms-houses, Hopton Street, give a glimpse into life on Bankside over 250 years ago.
The alms-houses were built in 1752 with money left for this purpose by Charles Hopton. 26 poor men were selected to live in the alms-houses who also received £6 per annum, which increased to 21s 8d per month, together with a cauldron of coals
The cottages have been continuously occupied and after modernisation in 1988, and further renovation in 2013, 20 1-bedroomed units have been available for Southwark residents over 60 who have lived in the borough for at least three years
Hopton’s Alms-houses are managed by the United St Saviour’s Charity, a long-established charity that has its roots in the 16th century.