Faversham in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

King James II

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, April 12, 2024

1. King James II Marker

Inscription.
After being captured by Faversham fishermen in December 1688 while trying to escape to the continent, King James II was detained for 3 days in this house then the home of the mayor, Thomas Southouse, and later that of Richard Marsh, owner of this brewery in 1698.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is December 11, 1688.

Location. 51° 19.026′ N, 0° 53.524′ E. Marker is in Faversham, England, in Kent. It is on Court Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Court Street, Faversham, England ME13 7AS, 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: John White Masters (a few steps

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from this marker); Francis Crow (c.1755-1835) (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Ship Inn (about 180 meters away); The Alexander Centre (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Drill Hall (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Faversham Recreation Ground (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named Faversham Recreation Ground (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Moments in Time (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Faversham.

More about this marker. The Brewery referred to is Shepherd Neame, Britain's oldest brewery. The building forms part of the brewery's frontage.

Also see . . . King James II-VII is Captured at Faversham.

Excerpt from 'European Royal History': "James made his way to Faversham in Kent seeking passage to France, first dropping the Great Seal in the Thames in a last ditch attempt to prevent Parliament being summoned. In London, his flight and rumours of a “Papist” invasion led to riots and destruction of Catholic property, which quickly spread throughout the country."

(Submitted on April 12, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, April 12, 2024

2. King James II Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.