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St Mary Magdalene, East Ham Church - This is one of two 'prickers' dated 1805. These were once used by the churchwardens to 'prick' and thus wake up any members of the congregation that had dozed off. Two also survive at Little Maplestead.

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This is one of two 'prickers' dated 1805. These were once used by the churchwardens to 'prick' and thus wake up any members of the congregation that had dozed off. Two also survive at Little Maplestead.


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