Margravine Menaces
- 1. The Menacing Residents of the Margravine Cemetery
- 2. An unfortunate outbreak of cholera in London’s south west in the 1860’s lead to an urgent need for additional burial space. This led to the opening of the Margravine Cemetery which welcomed its first subterraneous residents in 1867.During WW2 the cemetery was bombed three times. Although official reports were delicately worded, there was mention of a number of craterswhich must have been most unpleasant.
- 3. Concerned about the ramshackle appearance of the heavily bombed cemetery, the local council decided to remove as many memorials and bury as many headstones as possible, laying the cleared land to grass.In 1951 the cemetery was declared a Garden of Rest and all burials were ceased. It remains to this day a pleasant open space of retreat within the heavily built up area of Barons Court.Or so it appears at first glance...
- 4. A minority group of macabre, largely homeless, locals capitalised on the retirement of the Margravine Cemetery. These former itinerants exploited the peaceful space amongst those long dead (and still buried), making it their own permanent place of disruptive residence. The hijacking of the public space transformed the Garden of Restinto the headquarters for the morbid populace who inflict foul doings upon those who dare set foot inside the cemetery walls. The unnerving, antisocial antics of the inhabitants include appearing suddenly in attempts to scare, jumping impertinently on and desecrating graves, shamelessly begging and even assault.
- 5. This slideshow is a simple four-part guide to increase awareness and help people to avoid falling victim to the crimes ofThe Margravine Menaces
- 7. M E N A C E
- 9. # 1 Tactics used by the Margravine Menaces
- 10. What is that on the tree behind the headstone??A well camouflaged menace. Be wary of their superior hiding skills.
- 11. Full speed attacks by these brown furry missiles rely on the element of surprise
- 12. Aerial bombardment from trees is frequently reported
- 13. Speedy getaways from scenes of crime make identification difficult.
- 14. Expert stealth
- 15. # 2 Dangerous IndividualsBe especially wary of the following individuals and group scenarios.
- 16. W A N T E D for questioning over the whereabouts of someone else’s nuts
- 17. W A N T E D for indecent exposure C E N S O R E DC E N S O R E D
- 18. The menaces are often seen consorting with other unsavoury types such as this.
- 19. A gang meeting is interrupted and they scatter.
- 20. # 3Examples of Criminal and Antisocial Behaviour
- 21. Loitering
- 24. Verbal abuse
- 26. Begging
- 27. # 4Ways you can reduce the likelihood of falling victim to the Margravine Menaces
- 28. “Someone has stolen my bag!”Do not leave your valuables unattended
- 29. “Argh!”Ignore behaviours such as mooning and taunting
- 30. “Leave me alone!”Avoid groups and gatherings of unsavoury types
- 31. “I feel sorry for him.”Do not give to beggars, it encourages their smug indolence.
- 32. “shit”Don’t allow yourself to be surrounded
- 33. We hope that this guide will assist in reducing the high level of crime occurring within the Margravine Cemetery.Remember, it is important to...
- 34. Know thine enemy