My wife kindly bought me this book for the princely sum of 25p. Some interesting bits about the rebellion and aftermath with perhaps the most shocking fact that WIlliam Stukely claimed the remains of the quartering were still visible in 1723. There is also a poem supposedly written by Monmouth after landing and known in Old Lyme.
Wars of Louis Quatorze
A military history of the 17th century and the 18th century
Thursday, 9 July 2026
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Lansdown by Stephen Beck
| Today is the anniversary of my favourite Civil War battle Lansdown near Bath. The pic is by Bath artist Stephen Beck. He used to do posters of this, Sedgeford and Basing. I like his stuff. I saw this battle reenacted as a kid - Wars of Louis Quatorze: Battle of Lansdown |
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A short history of Lyme Regis
Lyme, although a little
place, I think it wondrous pretty; If 'tis my fate to wear a crown, I'll make of it a city.
place, I think it wondrous pretty; If 'tis my fate to wear a crown, I'll make of it a city.
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