WIP · World in Pocket

Edward VII, John Wallis, and Jack (Kid) Berg blue plaque

Sidmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Edward VII, John Wallis, and Jack (Kid) Berg blue plaque

Royal York Hotel. Sidmouth's first purpose built hotel opened 1810. In Oct. 1819 the Duke of Kent first visited Sidmouth. A copy of the famous Long Print of Sidmouth was presented to him at the hotel by John Wallis. The Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, stayed here with his tutor on 30th Sept. 1856

, whilst on a private educational tour of South West.

Listen to the audio guide for Edward VII, John Wallis, and Jack (Kid) Berg blue plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off