Judge Jeffreys and Dorchester

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Three Swans Frome

No particular connection to the Rebellion but it was certainly there at the time of Monmouth's visit and is in the heart of Frome a place with a deep history in Somerset.

Lyme Regis Monmouth Rebellion Presentation & Play Reading | Thursday 9th February 2017

Details

6pm

Presentation: The Monmouth Rebellion and the journey to Sedgemoor
Chris Copson, Curator of The Keep Military Museum, Dorset

Chris Copson acts as the curator of The Keep Military Museum in Dorchester and is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to the Monmouth Rebellion. Join him for a unique and captivating presentation detailing how the revolt played out from its origin to its culmination at Sedgemoor.

followed by

7pm

Play-reading:

Monmouth writer Andrew Rattenbury (Golden Hour, Doc Martin) gives us a sneak preview of our new community play, Monmouth.

Days of King Monmouth Ralph Mitchard

An A4, 46 page booklet in colour and b/w featuring a guide to the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685 so you can see where they were on a particular day. This is the second printing and it has more colour artwork and photos.
More information on the Monmouth Rebellion in my book. Buy it here

Lyme's next community play to capture the history of the Monmouth Rebellion

News article about Lyme's new community play.

Taunton Castle

Taunton castle wikipedia
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

The Museum of Somerset: Scene depicting The Bloody Assizes

Lyme Regis

Any Monmouth tour needs to take in Lyme as it was then known. Maybe a good place to stay is Old Monmouth
Maybe after a walk on Monmouth beach and the Cobb a pint at the Royal Standard is in order.