This fascinating Grade II listed building was originally four seventeenth century agricultural workers' cottages. In the nineteenth century it was the Rose and Crown beer house, with a bowling alley in the back hall. In 1910 the property was acquired by an East End charity and became the Little Hoppers' Hospital. When hops were being harvested in September, often by workers who travelled down by train from the East End, medical facilities were made available including a children's ward and a dispensary. Welfare facilities at that time included a rudimentary big screen cinema - projecting films onto the roof. Modernised for the twenty first century, Hoppers provides a residential centre for charitable groups and churches working in the East End. Visitors may look round Hoppers (prior booking on Thursday and Friday; drop in on Sunday) or book a place for a talk and tour on Thursday at 1900, led by the great nephew of the founder of the Hoppers Hospital.

Thursday 8th September 1000 - 1600 Talk and tour at 1900

Friday 9th September 1000 - 1500

Sunday 11th September 1000 - 1600

Advance booking required for Thursday and Friday on jw_khw@yahoo.co.uk, queries to 0798 1060528; just drop in on Sunday