Revolution House, Old Whittington
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Revolution House, Old Whittington
Image: © Neil Theasby Taken: 13 Apr 2012
The Revolution House in Old Whittington takes its name from the Revolution of 1688. Three hundred years ago, this cottage was an alehouse, the 'Cock and Pynot' ('Pynot' is a dialect word for magpie), and it was here, as history and tradition relate, that three local noblemen- the Earl of Devonshire (from nearby Chatsworth), the Earl of Danby and Mr. John D'Arcy - met to begin planning their part in events which led to the overthrow of King James II in favour of William and Mary of Orange.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.270158
Longitude
-1.425982