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Crossbones Graveyard & Garden of Remembrance
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A pocket of green on Redcross Way built over an unconsecrated burial ground for the 'Winchester Geese', the medieval sex workers and paupers of Southwark. Ribbons on the gates, a shrine, and a quiet that feels nothing like the Borough bustle a block away.
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Real Talk
What to actually expect.
Restricted opening hours
Run by volunteers (Bankside Open Spaces Trust), open limited daytime hours, not always weekends. Check before you go or you'll only see the ribboned gates.
Small and reflective
It's a tiny memorial garden, a 10, 15 minute stop, not a park to picnic in. Go for the atmosphere and the story.
No booking needed. Just walk in.