Plaque

Peasants' Revolt & Highbury Manor

Erection date: 11/6/2011

Inscription

Near this site during the Peasants' Revolt, 1381, Highbury Manor was burnt and destroyed.
London Borough of Islington
Islington People's Plaque

Plaque unveiled by Tony Benn.

Site: Highbury Manor & Barn (2 memorials)

N5, Highbury Park, 26, Highbury Barn Pub

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Peasants' Revolt & Highbury Manor

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Highbury Manor

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Peasants' Revolt

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Peasants' Revolt & Highbury Manor

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Islington Council

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Highbury Barn

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