Maidenhead in Berkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Greyhound Inn
Site of The Greyhound Inn, where in July 1647 King Charles I met his children James, Duke of York, Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Princess Elizabeth. This was arranged by the Parliamentary leader, Sir Thomas Fairfax. The local people decked the King's route with green boughs and strewed it with flowers.
Erected by Maidenhead and District Civic Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1647.
Location. 51° 31.371′ N, 0° 43.251′ W. Marker is in Maidenhead, England, in Berkshire. Marker can be reached from High Street. The marker is located on the front of a NatWest Bank. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 66 High St, Maidenhead, England SL6 1QA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maidenhead Town Centre (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chapel Arches (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Diana Dors (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Prize Pig (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Royal Stag (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); York Road Football Ground (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Maidenhead Bridge (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Maidenhead Floods 1947 (approx. 1.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maidenhead.
Additional keywords. English Civil War
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.