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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Alnwick, England

 
Alnwick Quarters Marker image, Touch for more information
By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
Alnwick Quarters Marker
1 United Kingdom, England, Northumberland, Alnwick — Alnwick Quarters
On The Peth (England Route B6341) at Bailiffgate, on the left when traveling south on The Peth.
Castle Quarters Alnwick Quarters Aln, Celtic for bright river, and wick, an Anglo-Saxon settlement, point towards the possible origins of Alnwick. From the Normans to the Tudors, Alnwick, with its mighty castle, offered a strategic defence . . . Map (db m125983) HM
2 United Kingdom, England, Northumberland, Alnwick — Alnwick War Memorial
On Bondgate Within (Route B6346) at England Route B1340, on the left when traveling east on Bondgate Within.
This Column of Remembrance Is Dedicated to the Men of Alnwick Who Gave Their Lives In The Wars Of 1914 — 1918 & 1939 — 1945 We will remember them ( upper small plaque ) Korea War 1950 – 53 Flis. A. . . . Map (db m126057) WM
3 United Kingdom, England, Northumberland, Alnwick — Bosnian Army Gun
Near The Peth (Route B6341) at Bailiffgate, on the left when traveling south.
Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland Bosnian Croat Army 76mm Artillery Gun Regimental Sergeant Major Mac Leyland and Corporal Mac McGuiness, 1st Battalion Royal Regiment of Fusiliers took possession of this gun when on peace-keeping duties in . . . Map (db m126054) HM
4 United Kingdom, England, Northumberland, Alnwick — Robertson’s Pant
On Market Street (England Route B6341) at Bondgate Within, on the right when traveling east on Market Street.
Restored 1986 Presented by Adam Robertson to His Native Town 1890 Opened by Earl Percy June 8th 1891 Robertson’s Pant This fountain or pant was erected in 1890 by Adam Robertson local freeman and benefactor as a gift to his . . . Map (db m126056) HM
5 United Kingdom, England, Northumberland, Alnwick — Sir Henry Percy ‘Harry Hotspur’
On Pottergate at Narrowgate, on the right when traveling east on Pottergate.
Sir Henry Percy 'Harry Hotspur' c1364 – 1403 “...and by his light did all the chivalry of England move to do brave acts.” William Shakespeare - Henry IV, Part II This statue was commissioned by Alnwick Community Development . . . Map (db m126055) HM
6 United Kingdom, England, Northumberland, Alnwick — Sir Henry Percy Hotspur
Near The Peth (England Route B6341) at Bailiffgate, on the left when traveling south.
Sir Henry Percy Hotspur Harry Hotspur was born at Alnwick Castle in 1364 or 1366 and was knighted in 1377 at the time when his father was created 1st Earl of Northumberland. He was supremely powerful in combat on land and sea, though sometimes his . . . Map (db m125984) HM
 
 
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