Throughout the 20th century, Beresford Square remained the centre of Woolwich life.
In 1907 some 8,000 Arsenal workers sett off from here to demonstrate in Westminster against job cuts.
Trade unionist and Labour politician Will Crooks spoke several times to large crowds in front of the Arsenal gate.
Crook's memorial service was held on the square in June 1921.

The market was thriving six days a week and drew in shoppers from neighbouring areas.
As the market was often overcrowded, plans for extension were made in 1901 but only realized in 1936 with the opening of the covered market on Plumstead Road.
Traffic congestion continued to be a major problem with trams and other traffic running through the square.
In 1958, 1969 and 1972 plans were presented for the widening of both Beresford Street and Plumstead Road, and the pedestrianisation of the square.
Initially, Beresford Gate was to be demolished in the plans approved by the Greater London Council.
In 1984-86 the A206 road was rerouted through the Arsenal, north of the gate.
In the early 1990s and yet again in 2010-11, Greenwich Council relandscaped the square.
A portal reflecting the market's history was erected at its Woolwich New Road entrance.
By that time the market's popularity had declined considerably, parallel to the town's general decline after the closure of the Arsenal.
With the redevelopment of the Arsenal it is hoped that the market will be reinvigorated.

In 1913, the Woolwich Arsenal Cinematograph Co. started a cinema in a building between the Salutation pub and Holy Trinity Church.
Twelve years later it was extended to the rear, replacing much of the north side of Salutation Alley, creating a theater with 669 seats.
It was later renamed Premier Cinema, Royal Arsenal Cinema and Century Cinema.
It closed in 1964 and was demolished shortly afterwards, along with Holy Trinity, the Salutations Inn and other neighbouring buildings.
Throughout the 20th century, Beresford Square remained the centre of Woolwich life. In 1907 some 8,000 Arsenal workers sett off from here to demonstrate in Westminster against job cuts. Trade unionist and Labour politician Will Crooks spoke several times to large crowds in front of the Arsenal gate. Crook's memorial service was held on the square in June 1921.
The market was thriving six days a week and drew in shoppers from neighbouring areas. As the market was often overcrowded, plans for extension were made in 1901 but only realized in 1936 with the opening of the covered market on Plumstead Road. Traffic congestion continued to be a major problem with trams and other traffic running through the square. In 1958, 1969 and 1972 plans were presented for the widening of both Beresford Street and Plumstead Road, and the pedestrianisation of the square. Initially, Beresford Gate was to be demolished in the plans approved by the Greater London Council. In 1984-86 the A206 road was rerouted through the Arsenal, north of the gate. In the early 1990s and yet again in 2010-11, Greenwich Council relandscaped the square. A portal reflecting the market's history was erected at its Woolwich New Road entrance. By that time the market's popularity had declined considerably, parallel to the town's general decline after the closure of the Arsenal. With the redevelopment of the Arsenal it is hoped that the market will be reinvigorated.
In 1913, the Woolwich Arsenal Cinematograph Co. started a cinema in a building between the Salutation pub and Holy Trinity Church. Twelve years later it was extended to the rear, replacing much of the north side of Salutation Alley, creating a theater with 669 seats. It was later renamed Premier Cinema, Royal Arsenal Cinema and Century Cinema. It closed in 1964 and was demolished shortly afterwards, along with Holy Trinity, the Salutations Inn and other neighbouring buildings.
Beresford Square