The best pictures of the flight of James II in 1688
Posted in Best pictures, Boats, Historical articles, History, London, Politics, Religion, Revolution, Royalty on Sunday, 30 August 2015
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The best pictures of the flight of James II after the Prince of Orange’s successful ‘invasion’ show his various getaways in boats and him almost being unmasked at the last moment.
The first picture shows King James dropping the Great Seal into the Thames.
The second picture shows James II leaving England for France.
The third picture shows King James being attacked by suspicious sailors.
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