Crossbones Graveyard and Garden of Remembrance is a former post-medieval burial ground, the final resting place of thousands of Bankside's poor and overlooked. As a garden of remembrance, …
Crossbones Graveyard and Garden of Remembrance is a former post-medieval burial ground, the final resting place of thousands of Bankside's poor and overlooked. As a garden of remembrance, it offers a quiet space for reflection, with a particular focus on those who were felt to be 'outcast'. Mizuko jizo statues act as a focal point for people grieving the loss of a young child for any reason, while the ‘Ribbon Gates’ are adorned with tokens of remembrance by visitors from all over the world. Monthly vigils are held at the gates to honour the outcast dead (23rd of each month, 7pm). With a pond and varied planting, the garden sanctuary for wildlife too.
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Nov 18, 2024
Came across this place totally by chance!!! It’s nestled between the Southwark high street and the river Thames!!! It’s the covered bridge entrance that drew me in!!! At first glance, it’s like sor…Full review by Culture01296146985
Aug 22, 2024
Visited for the tour led by Jennifer. It was very informative and it is so clear how loved and important the place is. Thank you for the tour.Full review by Naomi j
Mar 24, 2024
We were privileged to attend the monthly memorial service on the 23rd. It was touching and personal, demonstrating the dedication of the volunteers to maintaining and honoring the memory of the peopl…Full review by mgg1234
Part 2: I popped in there today. Apparently it was consecrated for a short while towards the end of it's 'life' but when they stopped burials they unconsecrated it again. It is blessed …
Part 2: I popped in there today. Apparently it was consecrated for a short while towards the end of it's 'life' but when they stopped burials they unconsecrated it again. It is blessed annually, it's owned by TfL and the bit beyond the big white boards (the paupers bit) is about to be built on. The wardens I spoke to shared my views that it is prime building siteso unlikely to be consecrated again.