A must visit Museum with a considerable amount of Monmouth items. Have a well stocked gift shop ioo
Sites to visit connected to the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685
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Friday, 20 January 2017
Thursday, 12 January 2017
Taunton Castle
It was in the Great Hall, in 1685, that Judge Jeffreys held the Bloody Assizes following the Monmouth Rebellion.[6] Of more than 500 supporters of James Monmouth brought before the court on the 18 and 19 September 144 were hanged and their remains displayed around the county to ensure people understood the fate of those who rebelled against the king.[6]
Haunted Taunton Castle
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| The Museum of Somerset: Scene depicting The Bloody Assizes |
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury
This is a tithe barn originally part of the Abbey at Glastonbury. Monmouth's army camped here and lit huge fires to dry their clothes.
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| 1685 Society in the Museums rear |
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