City of London in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
William Wallace
St Bartholomew the Great
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2018
1. William Wallace Marker
held in this church for
Sir William Wallace
on the 700th anniversary of his execution at Smithfield Elms
on 23rd August 1305.
David R. Ross, Convenor of The Society of William Wallace,
walked from Robroyston in Glasgow to Westminster Bridge,
the route taken seven centuries before by
Wallace and his captors.
On 23rd August 2005, thousands Of Wallace's fellow Scots walked
from Westminster Hall to the Wallace Memorial at Smithfield,
the final route along which Wallace was dragged to his death.
A solemn service for Wallace then took place within these walls
led by the Revd Alan Sorenson and the Revd Martin Dudley.
Donated By The Society Of William Wallace
to mark the tenth anniversary of the funeral service.
23rd August 2015.
Erected 2015 by The Society Of William Wallace.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is August 23, 1305.
Location. 51° 31.115′ N, 0° 6.004′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. It can be reached from West Smithfield just
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Bartholomew World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Marian Martyrs (a few steps from this marker); Great Rising of 1381 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); To The Immortal Memory of Sir William Wallace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Victorian Market Buildings (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Market Returns (about 90 meters away); World War II - The market closes (about 90 meters away); The changing years (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.
More about this marker.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2018
2. William Wallace Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible here on the left, and St Bartholomew the Great is in the background.
Also see . . .
1. William Wallace (Wikipedia). "Sir William Wallace...was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence....Along with Andrew Moray, Wallace defeated an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in September 1297. He was appointed Guardian of Scotland and served until his defeat at the Battle of Falkirk in July 1298. In August 1305, Wallace was captured in Robroyston, near Glasgow, and handed over to King Edward I of England, who had him hanged, drawn, and quartered for high treason and crimes against English civilians....Since his death, Wallace has obtained an iconic status far beyond his homeland. He is the protagonist of Blind Harry's 15th-century epic poem The Wallace and the subject of literary works by Sir Walter Scott and Jane Porter, and of the Academy Award-winning film Braveheart." (Submitted on May 7, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)
2. Wallace's Execution (The Society of William Wallace).
March 20, 2018
3. Marker Detail: Execution of William Wallace
"Following the trial, on 23 August 1305, Wallace was taken from the hall to the Tower of London, then stripped naked and dragged through the city at the heels of a horse to the Elms at Smithfield. He was hanged, drawn and quartered — strangled by hanging, but released while he was still alive, emasculated, eviscerated and his bowels burned before him, beheaded, then cut into four parts. His preserved head (dipped in tar) was placed on a pike atop London Bridge. It was later joined by the heads of the brothers, John and Simon Fraser. His limbs were displayed, separately, in Newcastle, Berwick, Stirling, and Perth." - Wikipedia
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 2,252 times since then and 154 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
