What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: From this house King Charles II escaped his enemies after the battle of Worcester September 3 1651
King Charles II of England, known as the "Merry Monarch," restored the monarchy in 1660 following the English Civil Wars and is remembered for his cultural patronage and religious tolerance; he narrowly escaped capture by Parliamentarian forces after the Battle of Worcester in 1651.
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