What might surprise you about the Tyburn Thames Plaque is that it’s not about the River Thames at all. It’s about a lost river, the Tyburn, a tributary of the even more lost Westbourne River. This plaque, right here beneath our feet, commemorates not just the river but a far grimmer history. The Tyburn Thames Plaque marks the approximate location of the infamous Tyburn Gallows. For over 650 years, from 1196 to 1783, this spot was synonymous with public executions. Imagine, if you will, a “Tyburn Tree” – not a real tree, but a massive triangular gallows capable of hanging up to 24 people simultaneously. Over 50,000 people are estimated to have met their end here, their stories lost to time. Today, the Tyburn Convent stands nearby, a silent sentinel established in 1901. The nuns pray for the souls of those who died here, a poignant reminder of the justice and brutality of a bygone era. The Tyburn Thames Plaque, a small marker in a bustling city, offers a chilling glimpse into London’s darker past.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service