
What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: Russian Czar Peter the Great visited Godalming in March 1698 and stayed overnight at the Kings Arms Inn. This plaque was cast and presented to citizens of Godalming by citizens of Moscow Fili district to commemorate the tercentenary of this visit. Recorded plaque organisation: citizens of Moscow Fili district.
Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, is renowned for transforming Russia into a major European power through extensive reforms and modernizations. His visit to Godalming in 1698 reflects his interest in Western technologies and governance models to advance Russian statecraft.
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Photo: N Chadwick on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0