In the 1800’s, Hammersmith was little more than a hamlet with a population of around 5,600. There were 37 public houses recorded in the area including no less than three of them named ‘The Hop Poles’. One theory is that it probably takes its name from the gangs of locals who provided seasonal labour for the hop fields around Kent. The Hop Poles has been a hotel and is supposed to date back to 1857 following the amalgamation of two … Continue reading →
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