Monument

Bermondsey garden

Erection date: 28/2/1883

Inscription

St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey. This churchyard was conveyed to the Vestry of Bermondsey, May 17th 1882, and was opened to the public February 28th 1883.
G. D. Lawrence, MA - Rector
G. J. Grace, P. Bonny - Churchwardens

Site: Bermondsey garden (1 memorial)

SE1, Tower Bridge Road, St Mary Magdalen garden

14 April 2012 this garden reopened after 6 months of restoration.  The church's website gives some of the history of the church.

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Bermondsey garden

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St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey, churchyard garden

Churchyard closed for burials and given to the Vestry of Bermondsey on 17 May...

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Bermondsey garden

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Bermondsey Borough Council / Vestry

The Vestry of Bermondsey was incorporated in 1855. In 1889 it became part of ...

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P. Bonny

Churchwarden of St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey in 1883.

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G. J. Grace

Churchwarden of St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey in 1883.

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G. D. Lawrence

Rector of St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey in 1883.

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