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kitty wilkinson

Kitty Wilkinsons Grave.

Kitty came to Liverpool from Derry in 1795 . After seeing the terrible poverty and filthy conditions people lived in she opened the first wash house at her own home where people could bring their clothing and more importantly bedding for a much needed wash. She also educated people on the danger of Cholera from dirty water Flowers still appear on her grave to this day.

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Uploaded on September 10, 2012
Taken on May 18, 2008