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Winchester Geese and Cross Bones Graveyard black plaque
black plaque

Winchester Geese and Cross Bones Graveyard black plaque

Winchester Geese · Prostitutes

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Inscription

“Cross Bones Graveyard In medieval times this was an unconsecrated graveyard for prostitutes or 'Winchester Geese'. By the 18th century it had become a paupers' burial ground, which closed in 1853. Here, local people have created a memorial shrine. The Outcast Dead R.I.P”

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Redcross Way, Southwark

SE1

People & Places Honored

  • Winchester Geese

    prostitutes

  • Cross Bones Graveyard

    graveyard

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