Rogers' Almshouses
The brainchild of philanthropist George Rogers (who’s bust sits below the central clock tower), the Almshouses were developed to provide housing for women from respectable backgrounds who had found themselves in poverty.
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Directions to next location point
Directions to Hoopers (approx. 4.5 minute walk):
- Retrace your steps crossing Victoria Avenue again, back to the entrance of the Library.
- Turn left and then right into Princes Square. In the distance, ahead of you is Hoopers Department Store, your next stop.
