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Woolwich Market

Inscription

This market has been serving the citizens of Woolwich since it was created by a charter granted by James I in 1619.
Woolwich Market

Site: Beresford Square and Woolwich Market (2 memorials)

SE18, Beresford Square

Inscriptions for Beresford Square and Woolwich Market are on opposite sides of the arch. 

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Woolwich Market

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King James I

Born Edinburgh Castle, son of Mary Queen of Scots. By the age of 13 months hi...

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Woolwich Market

Its first charter was granted to Sir William Barne, Lord Mayor of London and ...

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This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Woolwich Market

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Beresford Square

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Woolwich was first recorded in 964 AD. It was known as Wullevic, a Saxon name...

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