Living and Dying in Southwark 1587-1831 - Excavations at Cure's College Burial Ground, Park Street

Excavation at Park Street uncovered 331 burials from Cure’s College Almshouse (1587–1831). Analysis reveals a predominantly working‑class population marked by poor living conditions, deprivation and high mortality, with origins ranging from local Londoners to continental migrants, offering rare insight into post‑medieval urban life.