Lewes in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Thomas Paine 1737 - 1809

Photographed By Sarah Bosse, June 1, 2022

1. Thomas Paine 1737 - 1809 Marker

Inscription. Here expounded his revolutionary politics. This inn is regarded as a cradle of American Independence which he helped to found with pen and sword.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 50° 52.374′ N, 0° 0.607′ E. Marker is in Lewes, England, in East Sussex. Marker is on High Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 High Street, Lewes, England BN7, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. County Hall (a few steps from this marker); Albion Russell (within shouting distance of this marker); Protestant Martyrs Prison (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewes War Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Curtain Wall and Castle Moat (about 120 meters away); Lewes Market Tower (about 120 meters away); Loyal Feeling for Queen Victoria (about 120 meters away); Barbican Gate (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.

Also see . . . Welcome to the White Hart Hotel and Leisure Club (White Hart Hotel).

Excerpt: "Alongside the celebrated 18th century chef William Verrall, who originally owned the hotel from 1737 to 1760 and whose recipe book
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remains in print today, the hotel was also frequently visited by Thomas Paine, the notorious revolutionary whose radical policies inspired the American Declaration of Independence, and who formed the ‘Headstrong club’ which met regularly in the hotel’s Sheriff room and Tudor room."

(Submitted on June 4, 2022.)

Photographed By Sarah Bosse, June 1, 2022

2. Thomas Paine 1737 - 1809 Marker

Thomas Paine<br>Published by William Sharp, 1793. image. Click for full size.

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3. Thomas Paine
Published by William Sharp, 1793.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3. submitted on September 17, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.