War graves in Plumstead Cemetery

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War graves in Plumstead Cemetery

Image: © Marathon Taken: 20 Jan 2015

The site now occupied by Plumstead Cemetery was formerly parkland that was laid out during the 17th century. The land was owned by Old Park Farm in 1845. Plumstead Cemetery was opened by Woolwich Burial Board in 1890. It occupies a prominent hillside and is backed to the north by Bostall Woods. For much more detail about the cemetery see http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/gardens-online-record.asp?ID=GRN040 This group of gravestones, together with two memorials, are to civilians killed in the Borough of Woolwich during the Second World War.

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Image Location

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51.476216
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0.114311