Place    From 1812 

Beresford Square

Categories: Commerce, Property

A market square in Woolwich. It was formed in the early 19th century and named after General William Beresford, Master-General of the Ordnance and Governor of the Royal Military Academy. Our picture shows the square in about 1900.

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

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Beresford Square

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