Account looking at 17th Century Marriage Contracts 1644 to 1699 particularly between King Charles II and Lucy Walter parents of James, Duke of Monmouth
Account looking at 17th Century Marriage Contracts 1644 to 1699 particularly between King Charles II and Lucy Walter parents of James, Duke of Monmouth
Account looking at 17th Century Marriage Contracts 1644 to 1699 particularly between King Charles II and Lucy Walter parents of James, Duke of Monmouth
The following account contains Letters received from Lucy Walter regarding her marriage to King Charles II and then birth of Prince James, later Duke of Monmouth
The following account contains Letters received from Lucy Walter regarding her marriage to King Charles II and then birth of Prince James, later Duke of Monmouth
The following account contains Letters received from Lucy Walter regarding her marriage to King Charles II and then birth of Prince James, later Duke of Monmouth
A fictional account of the Birth of James, Duke of Monmouth, 9th April 1649 in Peter & Margaret Gosfright house in Rotterdam. Hints at the secret marriage between Lucy Walter and Charles Stuart.
A fictional account of the Birth of James, Duke of Monmouth, 9th April 1649 in Peter & Margaret Gosfright house in Rotterdam. Hints at the secret marriage between Lucy Walter and Charles Stuart.
A fictional account of the Birth of James, Duke of Monmouth, 9th April 1649 in Peter & Margaret Gosfright house in Rotterdam. Hints at the secret marriage between Lucy Walter and Charles Stuart.
An account regarding the birth of Prince James, Duke of Monmouth and secret marriage between Lucy Walter and King Charles II later covered up, now forgotten.
An account regarding the birth of Prince James, Duke of Monmouth and secret marriage between Lucy Walter and King Charles II later covered up, now forgotten.
An account regarding the birth of Prince James, Duke of Monmouth and secret marriage between Lucy Walter and King Charles II later covered up, now forgotten.
This is an account of the family of Lucy Walter which details relationships, parents and siblings plus their homes in Exeter, Pembrokeshire and Covent Garden, London. This counters Diarist John Eveyln’s description of Lucy’s family as ‘mean creatures.
This is an account of the family of Lucy Walter which details relationships, parents and siblings plus their homes in Exeter, Pembrokeshire and Covent Garden, London. This counters Diarist John Eveyln’s description of Lucy’s family as ‘mean creatures.
This is an account of the family of Lucy Walter which details relationships, parents and siblings plus their homes in Exeter, Pembrokeshire and Covent Garden, London. This counters Diarist John Eveyln’s description of Lucy’s family as ‘mean creatures.
This is an account of the witness Sir Gilbert Gerard and his appearance at the Black Box enquiry 26th April 1680 in front of King Charles II in relational to his marriage to Lucy Walter
This is an account of the witness Sir Gilbert Gerard and his appearance at the Black Box enquiry 26th April 1680 in front of King Charles II in relational to his marriage to Lucy Walter
This is an account of the witness Sir Gilbert Gerard and his appearance at the Black Box enquiry 26th April 1680 in front of King Charles II in relational to his marriage to Lucy Walter
This is an account of the Black Box enquiry by King Charles II on 26th April 1680 into existence of a ‘Box’ containing a marriage contract between himself and Lucy Walter
This is an account of the Black Box enquiry by King Charles II on 26th April 1680 into existence of a ‘Box’ containing a marriage contract between himself and Lucy Walter
This is an account of the Black Box enquiry by King Charles II on 26th April 1680 into existence of a ‘Box’ containing a marriage contract between himself and Lucy Walter
An account of the siege of Dunkirk and the actions of the Anglo-French Armies before the battle in the Dunes of 1658
An account of the siege of Dunkirk and the actions of the Anglo-French Armies before the battle in the Dunes of 1658
An account of the siege of Dunkirk and the actions of the Anglo-French Armies before the battle in the Dunes of 1658
An account of the Battle of Dunkirk as fought between the Anglo-French and Spanish Armies in the Dunes on 4th June 1658
An account of the Battle of Dunkirk as fought between the Anglo-French and Spanish Armies in the Dunes on 4th June 1658
An account of the Battle of Dunkirk as fought between the Anglo-French and Spanish Armies in the Dunes on 4th June 1658
This site tells my story and details the events that are now long forgotten. In this age of intrigue, trust no one for no one trusts you. That is the Savage Truth.
This site tells my story and details the events that are now long forgotten. In this age of intrigue, trust no one for no one trusts you. That is the Savage Truth.
This site tells my story and details the events that are now long forgotten. In this age of intrigue, trust no one for no one trusts you. That is the Savage Truth.
An account of plans for the invasion of England to restore the liberties and property of the common people under the Duke of Monmouth
An account of plans for the invasion of England to restore the liberties and property of the common people under the Duke of Monmouth
An account of plans for the invasion of England to restore the liberties and property of the common people under the Duke of Monmouth
London Gazette #2049 : Yesterday morning his Majesty received News of the entire defeat of the rebels, at the Battle of Sedgemoor, about 2000 of the rebels were killed.
London Gazette #2049 : Yesterday morning his Majesty received News of the entire defeat of the rebels, at the Battle of Sedgemoor, about 2000 of the rebels were killed.
London Gazette #2049 : Yesterday morning his Majesty received News of the entire defeat of the rebels, at the Battle of Sedgemoor, about 2000 of the rebels were killed.
Follow the daily progress of Monmouth and his Army
Follow the daily progress of Monmouth and his Army
Follow the daily progress of Monmouth and his Army
By late afternoon it is clear our enemy camps at Weston but leaves their right flank in the air.
By late afternoon it is clear our enemy camps at Weston but leaves their right flank in the air.
By late afternoon it is clear our enemy camps at Weston but leaves their right flank in the air.
This is site is all about the Life & Times of the Duke of Monmouth and the now forgotten events of the 17th Century (1644 to 1699) through the eye’s of William Savage. This is an age of intrigue so you can trust no one, for no one trusts you and that is the Savage Truth
It is now safe to publish my memoirs, as time has overtaken everyone of consequence and they can no longer reach me or my family. It’s now time to tell the truth of the royal blood, the Black Box, of bloody murders, secret marriages, blackmail, war and rebellion.
My long and colourful life, has not been without adventure. I have lost many friends and had the pleasure of many more. My travels have taken me across Europe and into the exotic Orient, I’ve seen the wild woods of the Americas and damp bogs of Ireland. Now, its time to share my Memoirs before they return with me back into the dust.
This site tells my story and details the events that are now long forgotten. In this age of intrigue, trust no one for no one trusts you. That is the Savage Truth.
Now follow the news from London and aboard:
An account of the skirmishes at Glendarroch and Greenock between the forces of King and the rebels.
An account of the skirmishes at Glendarroch and Greenock between the forces of King and the rebels.
An account of the skirmishes at Glendarroch and Greenock between the forces of King and the rebels.
Earl of Argyll withdraws to Loch Fyne, whilst Scotch troops leave Holland.
Earl of Argyll withdraws to Loch Fyne, whilst Scotch troops leave Holland.
Earl of Argyll withdraws to Loch Fyne, whilst Scotch troops leave Holland.
News of Argyll’s move to engage with the Kings force reaches London
News of Argyll’s move to engage with the Kings force reaches London
News of Argyll’s move to engage with the Kings force reaches London
The King gets the news, that Monmouth has landed at Lyme.
The King gets the news, that Monmouth has landed at Lyme.
The King gets the news, that Monmouth has landed at Lyme.
Today the Act of Attainder against James, Duke of Monmouth for High Treason gets royal assent.
Today the Act of Attainder against James, Duke of Monmouth for High Treason gets royal assent.
Today the Act of Attainder against James, Duke of Monmouth for High Treason gets royal assent.
News reaches London of the Bridport fight, at which the Rebels are defeated.
News reaches London of the Bridport fight, at which the Rebels are defeated.
News reaches London of the Bridport fight, at which the Rebels are defeated.
New reaches London of the capture of the Rebel ships, yet the Scotch Rebels still move towards Glasgow
New reaches London of the capture of the Rebel ships, yet the Scotch Rebels still move towards Glasgow
New reaches London of the capture of the Rebel ships, yet the Scotch Rebels still move towards Glasgow
The Kings forces have forced the Rebels to cross the Clyde in some disorder and we expect word of Argyll’s capture daily.
The Kings forces have forced the Rebels to cross the Clyde in some disorder and we expect word of Argyll’s capture daily.
The Kings forces have forced the Rebels to cross the Clyde in some disorder and we expect word of Argyll’s capture daily.
News of the capture of the Rebel Earl of Argyll reaches London
News of the capture of the Rebel Earl of Argyll reaches London
News of the capture of the Rebel Earl of Argyll reaches London
News of the fight at Ashill reaches London together with the Rebel progress
News of the fight at Ashill reaches London together with the Rebel progress
News of the fight at Ashill reaches London together with the Rebel progress
The gossip in the London is that the Somerset Militia have killed Earl of Albemarle and joined with the Rebels.
The gossip in the London is that the Somerset Militia have killed Earl of Albemarle and joined with the Rebels.
The gossip in the London is that the Somerset Militia have killed Earl of Albemarle and joined with the Rebels.
The Rebels ship are taken at Lyme and there is an encounter at Longport
The Rebels ship are taken at Lyme and there is an encounter at Longport
The Rebels ship are taken at Lyme and there is an encounter at Longport
The Scotch Rebels continue to be made prisoner but many others where killed the day Rumbold and Ayloff where taken.
The Scotch Rebels continue to be made prisoner but many others where killed the day Rumbold and Ayloff where taken.
The Scotch Rebels continue to be made prisoner but many others where killed the day Rumbold and Ayloff where taken.
The printer William Disnie is found guilty of treason for publishing pro-Monmouth papers.
The printer William Disnie is found guilty of treason for publishing pro-Monmouth papers.
The printer William Disnie is found guilty of treason for publishing pro-Monmouth papers.
The Earl of Feversham learns of Monmouth strength and plans from a spy
The Earl of Feversham learns of Monmouth strength and plans from a spy
The Earl of Feversham learns of Monmouth strength and plans from a spy
The Rebel Rumbold is hung and quartered for high Treason on this day
The Rebel Rumbold is hung and quartered for high Treason on this day
The Rebel Rumbold is hung and quartered for high Treason on this day
His majesty has been pleased to the reward be distributed amongst the five soldiers of the Earl of Aran’s Militia, who took Rumbold in Scotland.
His majesty has been pleased to the reward be distributed amongst the five soldiers of the Earl of Aran’s Militia, who took Rumbold in Scotland.
His majesty has been pleased to the reward be distributed amongst the five soldiers of the Earl of Aran’s Militia, who took Rumbold in Scotland.
The news in London is that there has been a fight at Keynsham and Rebels gathering at Frome are dispersed.
The news in London is that there has been a fight at Keynsham and Rebels gathering at Frome are dispersed.
The news in London is that there has been a fight at Keynsham and Rebels gathering at Frome are dispersed.
The News in London is about the Battle of Philips Norton between the King forces and those of the Rebels.
The News in London is about the Battle of Philips Norton between the King forces and those of the Rebels.
The News in London is about the Battle of Philips Norton between the King forces and those of the Rebels.
Three Scotch Regiments arrive this morning at Gravesend, whilst three English Regiments also in the Service of the United Provinces are due to arrive soon.
Three Scotch Regiments arrive this morning at Gravesend, whilst three English Regiments also in the Service of the United Provinces are due to arrive soon.
Three Scotch Regiments arrive this morning at Gravesend, whilst three English Regiments also in the Service of the United Provinces are due to arrive soon.
It is now High Treason to assert that the Duke of Monmouth that in anyway legitimate
It is now High Treason to assert that the Duke of Monmouth that in anyway legitimate
It is now High Treason to assert that the Duke of Monmouth that in anyway legitimate
The News in London is that the Earl of Argyll was executed yesterday and that Sir John Cochran is now captured.
The News in London is that the Earl of Argyll was executed yesterday and that Sir John Cochran is now captured.
The News in London is that the Earl of Argyll was executed yesterday and that Sir John Cochran is now captured.
The News is that the Rebels retired to Shepton Mallet, whilst the Kings forces are now at Frome
The News is that the Rebels retired to Shepton Mallet, whilst the Kings forces are now at Frome
The News is that the Rebels retired to Shepton Mallet, whilst the Kings forces are now at Frome
Louis XIV remarks that as the Duke of Monmouth has lost his vessels and has no city to retire to, he will soon meet with the same fate as the Earl of Argyll
Louis XIV remarks that as the Duke of Monmouth has lost his vessels and has no city to retire to, he will soon meet with the same fate as the Earl of Argyll
Louis XIV remarks that as the Duke of Monmouth has lost his vessels and has no city to retire to, he will soon meet with the same fate as the Earl of Argyll
The Rebels sack and pillage Wells and are now in Bridgwater and 3 Scotch Regiments have marched from London.
The Rebels sack and pillage Wells and are now in Bridgwater and 3 Scotch Regiments have marched from London.
The Rebels sack and pillage Wells and are now in Bridgwater and 3 Scotch Regiments have marched from London.
The News is that there has been a mighty Battle in a place called Sedgemoor and his Majesties forces are victorious.
The News is that there has been a mighty Battle in a place called Sedgemoor and his Majesties forces are victorious.
The News is that there has been a mighty Battle in a place called Sedgemoor and his Majesties forces are victorious.
This very morning the King received an account that the Lord Grey was taken yesterday in at Ringwood being secured by my Lord Lumley.
This very morning the King received an account that the Lord Grey was taken yesterday in at Ringwood being secured by my Lord Lumley.
This very morning the King received an account that the Lord Grey was taken yesterday in at Ringwood being secured by my Lord Lumley.
His Majesty has just now received an account that the Duke of Monmouth was taken in Dorestshire, and is in the hands of my Lord Lumley.
His Majesty has just now received an account that the Duke of Monmouth was taken in Dorestshire, and is in the hands of my Lord Lumley.
His Majesty has just now received an account that the Duke of Monmouth was taken in Dorestshire, and is in the hands of my Lord Lumley.
As the Rebels are completely broken, dispersed or taken, the Kings forces go into quarters and Militia dismissed. The Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey will be this night at Farnham
As the Rebels are completely broken, dispersed or taken, the Kings forces go into quarters and Militia dismissed. The Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey will be this night at Farnham
As the Rebels are completely broken, dispersed or taken, the Kings forces go into quarters and Militia dismissed. The Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey will be this night at Farnham
The King proclaims that all subjects MUST attend services of solemn thanksgiving on the 26 July 1685 to celebrate His Victory over the Rebels.
The King proclaims that all subjects MUST attend services of solemn thanksgiving on the 26 July 1685 to celebrate His Victory over the Rebels.
The King proclaims that all subjects MUST attend services of solemn thanksgiving on the 26 July 1685 to celebrate His Victory over the Rebels.
This evening the Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey were carried to the Tower in Kings Barges, guarded by several other Barges with Soldiers.
This evening the Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey were carried to the Tower in Kings Barges, guarded by several other Barges with Soldiers.
This evening the Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey were carried to the Tower in Kings Barges, guarded by several other Barges with Soldiers.
This day the late Duke of Monmouth being attainted of High Treason by Act of Parliament, was Beheaded on a Scaffold for that purpose erected on Tower Hill.
This day the late Duke of Monmouth being attainted of High Treason by Act of Parliament, was Beheaded on a Scaffold for that purpose erected on Tower Hill.
This day the late Duke of Monmouth being attainted of High Treason by Act of Parliament, was Beheaded on a Scaffold for that purpose erected on Tower Hill.