Whitehall, July 12. 1685
The King proclaims that all subjects MUST attend services of solemn thanksgiving on the 26 July 1685 to celebrate His Victory over the Rebels.
Whitehall, July 11. 1685
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
London, July 8. 1685
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.
Ringwod, July 8. 1685
This very morning the King received an account that the Lord Grey was taken yesterday in at Ringwood being secured by my Lord Lumley.
of Monmouth’s Progress
Follow the daily progress of Monmouth and his Army
News of the Monmouth Rebellion
All the daily News on the progress and battles of the Rebellion.
Whitehall, July 8. 1685
The News is that there has been a mighty Battle in a place called Sedgemoor and his Majesties forces are victorious.
Ilfracombe, July 7. 1685
With the Rebellion lost, it is every man for himself, Wade, Goodenough, Ferguson and a party make their Escape from Ilfracombe.
Sedgemoor, July 6. 1685
The Armies of the two King’s fought a great Battle at Sedgemoor, the victor wrote the History. This is an account from one side.
Sedgemoor, the last Stand
The day is lost but our Foot Guards make a last stand before the Grenadiers finally break the us. God save the King.