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

Abdication House

 
 
Abdication House Marker image. Click for full size.
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. Marker 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.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dame Sybil Thorndike (within shouting distance of this marker); Rochester Castle Moat (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Site of the Saxon Cathedral (about 90 meters away); John Fisher (about 120 meters away); The French Hospital (1718 - 2018) (about 120 meters away); Guildhall (about 150 meters away); Site of Henry III Gate (about 180 meters away); The Bull Hotel (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
 
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Abdication House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dave Burns, March 25, 2020
2. Abdication House Marker
The marker can be seen at head height on the building.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2020, by Dave Burns of Rochester, Uk. This page has been viewed 332 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2020, by Dave Burns of Rochester, Uk. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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