The most widespread explanation connects it with queen Mary I (1516-1558), who executed Protestants, filling cemeteries—called the “garden” in the rhyme. “Silver bells” and “cockle shells” are told to be instruments of torture, and “pretty maids” supposed to be guillotines. More @Wikipedia
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