Born Hanover, Germany, died Kensington, Palace, London. Reigned: 1727 - 1760. Notable as the last British sovereign to fight alongside his soldiers (in Germany, against the French). Also the king who finally put down the Scots (at the Battle of Culloden) although he was not there himself. See Cumberland for more details.
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King George II
This is really an information board rather than a plaque and has a number of ...
This statue is made of a single piece of marble weighing 11 tons. As was the ...
Made in 1720, and erected here in 1753. Societe Jersiaise provides more photo...
We find the terminology used on the information board confusing; 'bastion' is...
Royal prince. Born St Mary's Hospital Paddington, first son (the heir) of Pri...
On his 28th birthday the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales (Edwa...
After the death of King George V the Lord Mayor of London set up a committee ...
