Charles Edward Stuart and Thomas Shepherd black plaque

Kendal, Halton, England, United Kingdom

Prince Charlie's House. Built in 1690, this house was owned during the Stuart rebellion of 1745 by Justice Thomas Shepherd. It was slept in by 'Bonnie Prince Charlie' during his advance on London and again during his retreat when his pursuer, the Duke of Cumberland, slept in the same bed on the foll

owing night. In an exchange of fire with the retreating army a highlander and a local farmer were shot.

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