Wednesday, June 22, 2011


Crossbones Graveyard


Crossbones Graveyard, Red Cross Way, Southwark

Cross Bones is a post-medieval disused burial ground. It is believed
 to have been established originally as an unconsecrated graveyard
 for "single women,"  a euphemism for prostitutes, known locally as
"Winchester Geese,"

For more information: www.crossbones.org.uk/

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