Plaque

Christopher Marlowe

Inscription

Near this spot lie the mortal remains of Christopher Marlowe, who met his untimely death in Deptford on May 30th 1593.
Cut is the branch that might have grown full straight, Doctor Faustus.

Site: Christopher Marlowe (1 memorial)

SE8, Deptford Green, St Nicholas' Churchyard

The actual location of his grave is unknown.

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

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