Rochester in Medway, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Abdication House

Photographed by Dave Burns, March 25, 2020

1. Abdication House Marker

Inscription. King James II of England and VII of Scotland stayed at this house as the guest of Sir Richard Head before embarking for France on the 23rd December 1688 when he finally left England

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is December 23, 1688.

Location. 51° 23.372′ N, 0° 30.237′ E. Marker is in Rochester, England, in Medway. It is on High Street, on the left when traveling south. On site of old Lloyds bank, 69 High Street, Rochester. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester, England ME1 1LY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

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: Mr. Tope's (a few steps from this marker); Sir Cloudsley Shovel (within shouting distance of this marker); Dame Sybil Thorndike (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Dickens (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rochester Castle Moat (about 90 meters away); Site of the Saxon Cathedral (about 90 meters away); 12th Century Chapter House (about 90 meters away); 12th Century Monastic Dormitory Doorway (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.

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Photographed by Dave Burns, March 25, 2020

2. Abdication House Marker

The marker can be seen at head height on the building.

James II by Peter Lely image. Click for full size.

courtesy Wikimedia Commons

3. James II by Peter Lely

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2020, by Dave Burns of Rochester, Uk. This page has been viewed 1,305 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2020, by Dave Burns of Rochester, Uk. 3. submitted on July 1, 2024. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.