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St Margaret's Barking

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St Margaret's  Barking

Church. Originally a small chapel built outside the walls of Barking Abbey.  Altered and enlarged in the 15th and 16th centuries. Captain Cook was married here in 1762.

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

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St Margaret's Barking

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