Former Hop Exchange, Southwark Street

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Former Hop Exchange, Southwark Street

Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 5 May 2013

A monumental front - 39 bays in all - with a rhythmic procession of cast-iron columns. The pedimented entrance has fine gates (Image]). Built in 1866 to the designs of R.H. Moore. The two top storeys were removed in 1920 after a fire. Grade II listed. Now offices.

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