The West Country Duking Days
One of the most harrowing episodes in the history of England's West Country began on 11th June 1685.
<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">This day can be called the first of the Duking days: - so called because that was the day that Charles II's illegitimate son, the Duke of Monmouth, sailed into Lyme Regis harbour accompanied by 81 hopeful men.
One of the most harrowing episodes in the history of England's West Country began on 11th June 1685.
<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">This day can be called the first of the Duking days: - so called because that was the day that Charles II's illegitimate son, the Duke of Monmouth, sailed into Lyme Regis harbour accompanied by 81 hopeful men.