The City: William & Mary carving
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The City: William & Mary carving
Image: © Gerald England Taken: 4 May 2017
This plaster carving is on the front of The City Image on Oldham Street. The pub was previously known as the Prince of Orange and this carving shows William and Mary arriving in England to take over the throne from the Catholic King James II in 1689. They are depicted being welcomed by Britannia, a clergyman, two women in helmets and an angel.
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Image Location
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53.484249
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-2.233389