Great Fire of Marlborough and Francis Freeman blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: The Great Fire of Marlborough 28th April 1653 began near this place, at the house of Francis Freeman, tanner "where in three hours were consumed at least 250 houses" Recorded plaque organisation: Marlborough Town Council.

The Great Fire of Marlborough in 1653, which destroyed at least 250 houses within three hours, started at the tannery of Francis Freeman; this event is remembered as a significant conflagration that devastated much of Marlborough's buildings and economy.