Hello to all Does anyone have any details regarding the land owner Thomas Hopper who owned lands in Deptford in the mid 1800s? Also, towards the end of the 1800s / beginning of the 1900s there was a building known as "The Villas" at 1, Wellington Lane, Deptford occupied by Dr. Shaw. The 1901 census ennumerator makes specific mention of "The Villas, the home of the late Dr. Shaw" in his description of the area. Does anyone know more about Dr. Shaw or "The Villas?" Finally, does anyone know anything of Laings School for his workers children? Where was this and when did it open? Am I right in thinking its pupils moved to Simpson Street school when it opened? Were there other schools in the area pre-1900? Thanks very much Rob