City of London in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
To The Immortal Memory of Sir William Wallace
To The Immortal Memory Of
SIR WILLIAM WALLACE
Scottish Patriot Born at Elderslie
Renfrewshire Circa 1270 A.D. Who From
The Year 1296 Fought Dauntlessly
In Defence Of His Country’s Liberty And
Independence In The Face Of Fearful
Odds And Great Hardship Being
Eventually Betrayed And Captured
Brought To London And Put To Death
Near This Spot On The
23rd August 1305
His Example Heroism And Devotion
Inspired Those Who Came After Him
To Win Victory From Defeat And His
Memory Remains For All Time A Source
Of pride Honour and Inspiration
To His Countrymen.
Nunquam Servili Sub Nexu Vivito Fili
Bas Agus Buaidh
Erected 1956.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1270.
Location. 51° 31.099′ N, 0° 6.024′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. Marker is on West Smithfield, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of London, England EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Great Rising of 1381 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Marian Martyrs (a few steps from this marker); St. Bartholomew World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); William Wallace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Golden Boy of Pye Corner (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Charles Lamb (about 210 meters away); John Bray's House (about 210 meters away); The Royal Fusiliers (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.
Also see . . .
1. St Bartholomew's Hospital - Sir William Wallace. (Submitted on July 23, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee.)
2. BBC History- William Wallace. (Submitted on July 23, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee.)
3. William Wallace Biography Royalty, Military Leader (c. 1270–1305). (Submitted on July 23, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee.)
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