What is recorded here

This green commemorative plaque records: The Swan Hotel King John is reputed to have stayed at a hostelry in 1216 and King Charles I in 1646 (after his defeat at Naseby)

King Charles I of England was monarch during the English Civil War, and his defeat at Naseby in 1645 was a significant blow that led to his eventual execution. King John of England, ruler during the early 13th century, is remembered for signing the Magna Carta in 1215, which limited royal authority and laid foundations for constitutional law. The Swan Hotel, Downham Market, holds historical significance as both kings are reputed to have stayed there, linking it to key moments in English history.

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