Hungerford in Berkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
William and Mary
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, October 25, 2020
1. William and Mary Marker
On 7th December 1688 William of Orange arrived at The Bear on his march from Torbay to London meeting here on the morning of the 8th James Il's Commissioners Lords Halifax, Godolphin and Nottingham
Hungerford Celebration 1688 - 1988
Erected 1988.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is December 8, 1688.
Location. 51° 25.092′ N, 1° 30.804′ W. Marker is in Hungerford, England, in Berkshire. Marker is on Charnham Street. The marker is on the front of The Bear Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 Charnham Street, Hungerford, England RG17 0EJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 14 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Elsie Lilly Kimber (1889-1954) (approx. 13.2 kilometers away); Old Town Hall (approx. 13.3 kilometers away); Cloth Hall (approx. 13.4 kilometers away).
Also see . . . 1688 William of Orange meets at The Bear.
Excerpt: "On the morning of Saturday 8 December, the King's Commissioners, consisting of Lord Halifax, Lord Nottingham, and Lord Godolphin, reached Hungerford. The Prince's bodyguard was drawn up to receive them with military respect. Bentinck(Submitted on July 29, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)welcomed them and proposed to conduct them immediately to his master. They expressed a hope that the Prince would favour them with a private audience; but they were informed that he had resolved to hear them and give an answer in public. They were ushered into his bedchamber, where they found him surrounded by a crowd of noblemen and gentlemen."
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Photographed By Stephen Palmer, October 25, 2020
2. The Bear Hotel
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
