Life & death in Crossbones Yard ☠️

Walks, England, Greater London, Southwark

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  • We started our walk at these gardens just off Bermondsey St. The nearest train station is London Bridge. The park has a kids playground.

    Step 1: We started our walk at these gardens just off Bermondsey St. The nearest train station is London Bridge. The park has a kids playground.

  • Step 2: We took a right up Weston Street once we'd walked through the park.

  • This is Greenwood Pocket Park designed by Dame Zandra Rhodes & Joe Swift. A fashion & garden design collab that brightens Bermondsey a lot.

    Step 3: This is Greenwood Pocket Park designed by Dame Zandra Rhodes & Joe Swift. A fashion & garden design collab that brightens Bermondsey a lot.

  • Step 4: Carry on walking straight ahead and cross Borough High Street and head onto Union Street. The unassuming memorial garden is on the right behind a hoarding. We promise you it's not a building site.

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  • Step 6: This is the perfect place for a lunchtime break, a spooky stroll, quiet contemplation and remembrance or just to admire the flora and fauna against the backdrop of the city.

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