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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LWY_king-edward-i-statue_Burgh-by-Sands-GB.html
King Edward I died in Burgh-by-Sands on 7 July 1307 whilst leading a campaign against Robert the Bruce. He was laid in St. Michael's Church.
This plaque was unveiled by HRH The Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO
on 3 July to mark the installation …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LWN_national-wallace-monument_Stirling-GB.html
The National Wallace Monument was opened in 1869 to celbrate Scotland's national hero Sir William Wallace. It was here, with Sir Andrew Moray, that he rallied his band of fighters on the 11th Septemeber 1297, and fought and defeated at the Battle …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JV6_the-holy-grail_Doune-GB.html
Defeat at the castle seems to have utterly disheartened King Arthur ... The ferocity of the French taunting took him completely by surprise and Arthur became convinced that a new strategy was required if the quest for the Holy Grail were to be bro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HOO_tower-hill-execution-site_London-Illinois.html
To Commemorate the tragic history and in many cases the martyrdom of those who for the sake of their faith country or ideals staked their lives and lost. On this site more than 125 were put to death. The names of some of whom are recorded here.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H6I_303rd-bombardment-group-h-hells-angels_Santa-Paula-California.html
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303rd Bomb Group (H) 8th Air Force
Arrived UK - 12 Sep 42
First Combat Mission 17 Nov 42
Last Combat Mission 25 Apr 45
365 Combat Missions
(The most of any 8AF B-17 Group)
10,721 Sorties - 378 Enemy aircraft destroyed
First 8 AF B…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GFR_maes-howe_Willmar-Minnesota.html
Maes Howe has been inscribed upon the World Heritage List of the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Inscription on this List confirms the exceptional universal value of a cultural or natural site which…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GFH_welcome-to-stonehenge_Idaho-Springs-Colorado.html
Stonehenge is a prehistoric temple, its great stones raised about 4,500 years ago. It is a masterpiece of engineering, with stones carefully arranged to line up with the movements of the sun.
The ruin that we see today is the end result of many d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E32_s-t-goth-memorial_Fleetwood-NM.html
This is the funnel of the trawler Goth which disappeared in a fierce storm off the North Cape of Iceland in December, 1948. There were 21 men onboard who had hoped to return from the fishing grounds to spend Christmas with their families.
Deckh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DNJ_lisnaskea-market-cross_Enniskillen-KY.html
This cross was set up in the Corn and Potato Market when it was built by Mr John Crichton, later third Earl of Erne, in 1841. At that time the small stone cross was made and placed on the ancient and much more massive shaft.
The original site o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DNH_south-africa-war-memorial_Enniskillen-NY.html
In Honoured Memoryof20 Officers47 Non-commissioned Officersand 215 Menof the6th Inniskilling DragoonsandRoyal Inniskilling Fusilierswho sustained the great reputation ofthese distinguished regiments forprowess in arms and devotion totheir Sovereig…