
What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: Charles II After the ravages of Civil War, Charles II gave money and timber towards the repair of this cathedral. His statue was placed in the principal position on the west front where it remained until the 19th century restoration
Charles II, King of England from 1660 to 1685, restored the monarchy after the English Civil War and is remembered for his role in rebuilding London post-Fire and promoting religious tolerance through the Declaration of Indulgence.
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