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Beresford Square

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Woolwich was first recorded in 964 AD. It was known as Wullevic, a Saxon name meaning wool loading port.
Beresford Square

Site: Beresford Square and Woolwich Market (2 memorials)

SE18, Beresford Square

Inscriptions for Beresford Square and Woolwich Market are on opposite sides of the arch. 

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Beresford Square

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Beresford Square

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