The properties now sell for around one million when they make the market place. I imagine that John Roupell is spinning quite vigorously in his grave knowing the ultimate heritage of his social vision.

The Victoriana tourist trap known as the Kings Arms.. Pints for Passers-by.

The Rose and Crown is actually mentioned by Shakespeare in Henry VIII and the building dates back to the 16th century.

When SE1 was taking a pounding during WW2 the pub survived whilst all the other buildings around it were flattened. What a pub!

When you consider some of the crappy architecture this overlooks you wonder if the corrupt and greedy Southwark will do what the Nazi’s couldn’t.