Roadside plaque at Prince's Oak:: OS grid SJ3414 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

SJ3414 : Roadside plaque at Prince's Oak

near to Alberbury, Shropshire, Great Britain

Roadside plaque at Prince's Oak

A restored plaque commemorating the Prince of Wales' visit to this spot, or a nearby spot, in 1806 when he was 'introduced to his principality' by a local baronet, in attendance were various dukes, other baronets, Members of Parliament, senior military figures and presumably various admirers, hangers-on and flunkies.

The PoW in question was later to become Regent (1811) and George IV of England (1820 - 1830). Poor fellow.

It is not recorded what residents of his principality thought of this event, or even if any were invited, attended or approved.

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year taken

2012

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Grid Square: SJ3414, 11 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Jeremy Bolwell (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Supplemental image
Date Taken: Monday, 19 March, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 19 March, 2012
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Boundary, Barrier Village, Rural settlement Educational sites People, Events
Subject Location: OSGB36: SJ 3495 1462 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:43.5178N 2:57.8771W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SJ 3495 1464
View Direction: SOUTH (about 180 degrees)