
What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: King James II of England and VII of Scotland stayed at this house as the guest of Sir Richard Head before embarking for France on the 25th December 1688 when he finally left England.
King James II of England and VII of Scotland was a monarch during the late 17th century, known for his efforts to promote religious tolerance and his eventual deposition during the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
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Photo: Simon Harriyott · CC BY 2.0