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Village Green, Bishopwearmouth blue plaque

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Village Green, Bishopwearmouth blue plaque
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What is recorded here

This blue commemorative plaque records: Bishopwearmouth Village Green. At the heart of the medieval settlement of Bishopwearmouth, this ancient village green was once a venue for traditional leisure pursuits including climbing a greasy pole and bull-bating, last recorded in 1788. Recorded plaque organisation: Sunderland City Council.

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