Grave of an Australian munition worker, Plumstead Cemetery
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Grave of an Australian munition worker, Plumstead Cemetery
Image: © Marathon Taken: 18 Sep 2022
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. There are a number of war graves in Plumstead Cemetery including two to Australian munitions workers - this one and one to G Seymour - see https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6477360 A close up of this one can be seen at https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7299549
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