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Monday, 1 December 2025

The Pretender's Troops Entering Altrincham at Dawn by Tom Colley.


The painting "The Pretender's Troops Entering Altrincham at Dawn" by Tom Colley, 1865–1902, is a significant piece housed in the Trafford Local Studies Centre in Sale. This artwork depicts the Jacobite Uprising against the English Crown, specifically the march of Charles Edward Stuart, also known as 'The Young Pretender' or Bonnie Prince Charlie, into Altrincham. The painting is a historical record and a charming work that captures the scene as it would have been experienced by the maker over a century after the event. It is a testament to the Jacobites' ambition and their use of Highland soldiers accustomed to harsh conditions. The painting is part of the Trafford Local Studies Collection and is available for public viewing and appreciation. 
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