The Ormond, Tetbury black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: THE ORMOND This building started life as an Elizabethan townhouse dating around 1540-1550. Named after James Duke of Ormond a prominent protestant supporter of James II and Charles II who was later involved in bringing William of Orange to the throne. An inn called The Lamb was first recorded in early 1660's and from 1748 it became known as The Ormonds Head. In 1891 the Elizabethan frontage was demolished and replaced by the present Victorian facade. In World War II the inn was used by the 654th American Engineer Battalion involved in constructing the model for the Omaha Beach invasion. Recorded plaque organisation: Tetbury Civic Society.

The Ormond, originally an Elizabethan townhouse from around 1540-1550, has historical significance due to its association with James Duke of Ormond, a key Protestant supporter of the Stuart monarchs and instrumental in bringing William of Orange to the throne. During World War II, it served as a base for the 654th American Engineer Battalion involved in preparations for the Omaha Beach invasion.