Derby city secrets
There are more famous locations in the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s attempt to take the English throne, but few so pivotal. It was here, on the night of 4 December 1745, that the decision was taken to turn around. His defeat at Culloden followed...
Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Visit the room, recreated with the original panelling, from Exeter House (now demolished) in which the Prince conferred with supporters. If walls could only speak...
Swarkestone Bridge
England’s longest stone bridge and the southernmost point reached by Charlie’s army. The shouts, jangling of armour and clattering of horses’ hooves can still be heard at times as the ghostly army of Bonnie Prince Charlie retreats across the bridge.
Full Street
Gaze at the statue of the Bonnie Prince, looking every bit the conquering hero he was never to be.
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