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St Mary Magdalene Gardens

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St Mary Magdalene Gardens on Liverpool Road, Highbury and Islington, London
St Mary Magdalene Gardens on Liverpool Road, Highbury and Islington, London

St Mary Magdalene Gardens is a public open space located between Holloway Road and Liverpool Road in Islington, north London. It is located on the old burial ground of St Mary Magdalene Church.

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St Mary Magdalene Gardens
Holloway Road, London Highbury (London Borough of Islington)

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Holloway Road 103
N7 8BW London, Highbury (London Borough of Islington)
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