Deansgate in Manchester in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Charles Edward Stuart

‘Bonny Prince Charlie’

— 1720–1788 —

Charles Edward Stuart Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

1. Charles Edward Stuart Marker

Inscription. In November 1745 Jacobite forces under Charles Edward Stuart (‘Bonny Prince Charlie’) (1720–1788) used this site as a gun park

Erected by The City of Manchester.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1745.

Location. 53° 28.695′ N, 2° 15.111′ W. Marker is in Manchester, England, in Greater Manchester. It is in Deansgate. It is at the intersection of Byrom Street and Artillery Street, on the left when traveling south on Byrom Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Byrom Street, Manchester, England M3 3HN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

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: Sir Edward Frankland PhD FRS / Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe BA PhD FRS

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Cobden / Owens College (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John’s Church Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Harry Secombe C.B.E. (within shouting distance of this marker); Norman Evans (within shouting distance of this marker); Roy Castle OBE (within shouting distance of this marker); The Together Trust (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); John Owens (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manchester.

Also see . . . The Bonnie Prince at Manchester’s ‘Palace’ (Chetham's Library).

In November 1745, Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stuart) arrived in Manchester with 6,000 troops during manoeuvring of his army as part of the Jacobite rising of 1745. The uprising, still known as the Forty-five, was an attempt by Charles to regain the British throne for his father James Stuart, the son of the previous Stuart, King James II of England and Wales (James VII of Scotland).

(Submitted on November 7, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

2. Charles Edward Stuart Marker

The marker is located at the entrance to Artillery Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.