What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for William Cobbett. Its recorded inscription reads: William Cobbett 1763‒1835 lived in Botley near this spot circa 1805‒1817. A great Englishman and a champion of free journalism. This memorial was erected by public subscription. Opened by Hampshire members of the Institute of Journalists 1957
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- David Lally, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Basher Eyre, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Alex McGregor, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- John Sutton, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Peter Trimming, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Peter Facey, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Richard Dorrell, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shazz, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Paul Hamilton, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Bugle InnListed building · 26 yd_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2454173.jpg/250px-Allotment_Gardens,_Winchester_Street,_Botley_(3)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2454173.jpg "Photo: Basher Eyre, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
3, Winchester StreetListed building · 74 yd
Botley (flour) MillsListed building · 160 yd
Botley War MemorialListed building · 229 yd
Wangfield CopseWood · 938 yd
Manor FarmHeritage attraction · 1300 yd
Monument in grounds of Botleigh Grange HotelMonument or public art · 1.1 mi
Locke Road Play AreaChildren's playground · 1.2 mi
Dock CopseWood · 1.2 mi
Old Milestone by the B3035, CurdridgeMonument or public art · 1.3 mi
HMS CricketMemorial · 1.6 mi
Waterfall in Sawpit CopseWaterfall · 1.9 mi
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