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.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
King George II
Commemorated ati
Buck Hill bastion
This is really an information board rather than a plaque and has a number of ...
George II statue at Greenwich
This statue is made of a single piece of marble weighing 11 tons. As was the ...
George II statue in Golden Square
Erected here in 1753. Previously it was at Cannons, the Duke of Chandos's hou...
Ha-ha in Hyde Park
We find the terminology used on the information board confusing; 'bastion' is...
Monarchs - board in Wine Office Court
When they add Charles III we wonder if they will remember to also increment t...
Other Subjects
1 memorial
Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward
Queen Elizabeth II's third son. Born Buckingham Palace. Married Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999.
2 memorials
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
Our picture shows Queen Elizabeth II in the River Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant which took place in the cold and pouring rain on 3 June. Diamond represents 60 years.
19 memorials
King Henry VI
Born Windsor, son of Henry V. King of England 1422 - 1461 and 1470 - 1471. Madness and the Wars of the Roses explain the gap. Also King of France 1422 - 1453. As a child king there were regents unt...
3 memorials
Prince Michael Duke of Kent
Grandson of King George V and son of George, Duke of Kent. Born Michael George Charles Franklin at Coppins, Iver, Buckinghamshire. Married to Princess Michael. He helps out with some royal duties, ...
5 memorials
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