Charles I, Henry VIII, and James I bronze plaque

This bronze commemorative plaque records: The King's Manor. A house was built on this site c.1270 as a Residence for the Abbot of St. Mary's Abbey but was substantially rebuilt in the late 15th century. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539 it became, until 1641, the Headquarters of the Council of the North and the Residence of its Presidents who added to the buildings. Henry VIII, Charles I and James I stayed there. Since 1963 it has been occupied by the University of York. Recorded plaque organisation: York Civic Trust.

King Henry VIII of England is remembered for his role in the English Reformation and the establishment of the Church of England; King James I of England was a significant patron of literature and commissioned the Authorized King James Version of the Bible; King Charles I of England's reign ended with his execution following the English Civil War, marking a pivotal moment in British history.