2018
TM5593 : Site of the Swan Inn in which Oliver Cromwell had his H.Q.
taken 8 years ago, near to Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
Site of the Swan Inn in which Oliver Cromwell had his H.Q.
Site of Oliver Cromwell's headquarters in March 1643. Six years later he was to sign the death warrant for King Charles and become the Lord Protector for all the good it did him.
See the plaque here Link
See the plaque here Link
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Lowestoft High Street Plaques
There are a number of circular grey plaques on various buildings in Lowestoft High Street.
Most bear the words "SVFFOLK VILLA LOWISTOFF" around a winged angel holding a crown with a rose below; an element of Lowestoft's coat of Arms.
The original wording of which is "SOFFOCHE VILLA LOWISTOFT".
The Heraldic Arms of Lowestoft, originally registered in 1913 bear the Motto "POINT DU JOUR" referring to Lowestoft being the most easterly point on the British Isles and the first town each day to greet the sunrise.
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- Grid Square
- TM5593, 398 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Adrian S Pye (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 10 June, 2018 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 10 June, 2018
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TM 5515 9389 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:28.9931N 1:45.3836E - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TM 5513 9390
- View Direction
- Southeast (about 135 degrees)
