A market square in Woolwich. It was formed in the early 19th century and named after General William Beresford, Master-General of the Ordnance and Governor of the Royal Military Academy. Our picture shows the square in about 1900.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Beresford Square
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