Rothbury Hall

Azof Street, Greenwich.

Grade II

This building is an ex-Congregational Mission Hall, close to the 02 Dome. It was built in 1893 by W.T. Hollands. It is now in use by Emergency Exit Arts, a music and performance arts group which embraces young people and the disabled. As well as taking part in festivals and events across the country, they offer educational programmes and activities, including art and music classes. Greenwich has asked the group if they would like to purchase the hall. The building has some important stained glass and spacious main hall with interesting plaster filigree work. The purchase price is estimated at £350,000. Phase 1 of the restoration will make the building sound and restore the stained glass windows - this is expected to cost £150,000, with the windows costing £9,000. The Development Trust Association, Greenwich Council and the Arts Council are all very keen on the project and hope the building will be workable in time for the Olympics. To ensure Phase 1 is a success, the Trust has offered £4,000 towards the window restoration.