Revolution House
Revolution House
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It was the dark year 1688 when rumour and unrest muttered up and down the country and James II sat uneasily on the throne of England. On bleak and windswept Whittington Moor stood an alehouse called the Cock and Pynot (a dialect word for magpie). Through the rain, three horsemen rode to this remote place, stepped inside and started plotting to overthrow the King. These men were the Earl of Devonshire, the Earl of Danby, and Mr John D’Arcy. Between them, they raised support in the North and Midlands, and planned to offer the Crown to James’ daughter Mary and her Dutch husband William. William and Mary landed at Torbay in November 1688. The country rose in support and James fled to France. The Revolution was over, but the alehouse at Whittington still stands, with its thatched roof and its intriguing name – Revolution House. Today, Revolution House has a display of 17th Century furniture, a video on the Revolution of 1688 and a programme of events through the summer.
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StickofRockDerby_UK
United Kingdom107 contributions
Sept 2022
We visited on an open day when Joseph Paxton was in attendance and intrigued us all with an account of his life and work. He was excellent and was so informative, charming and informative that the trip would have been worthwhile even without the pleasure of being able to go inside the tiny building
Once inside the ladies who told us the history of the place were so friendly and knowledgeable that we took in the significance of the historical meeting
What wasn't clear was the relationship of the royal characters involved in the Revolution
I now know (thank you Mr Google) that Charles 1st had 3 offspring
His eldest daughter Mary had a son William who became our new King William of Orange
His eldest son Charles became our King Charles 2nd (no legitimate offspring)
His next son became our King James 2nd and whose daughter became our Queen
Mary and married her cousin William of Orange
So William and Mary were first cousins and deposed their uncle James
I hope this helps
Once inside the ladies who told us the history of the place were so friendly and knowledgeable that we took in the significance of the historical meeting
What wasn't clear was the relationship of the royal characters involved in the Revolution
I now know (thank you Mr Google) that Charles 1st had 3 offspring
His eldest daughter Mary had a son William who became our new King William of Orange
His eldest son Charles became our King Charles 2nd (no legitimate offspring)
His next son became our King James 2nd and whose daughter became our Queen
Mary and married her cousin William of Orange
So William and Mary were first cousins and deposed their uncle James
I hope this helps
Written 22 September 2022
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Andy B
Chesterfield, UK7 contributions
Jan 2021 • Solo
A little cottage in the village of Old Whittington Chesterfield with historic importance .used to be an old inn
Written 30 January 2021
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Thank you for your kind review.
Revolution House
Written 16 August 2021
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eviewalters130199
Dronfield, UK33 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
Lovely little visit. Just moved near the area so popped in by coincidence and it was lovely! Decorated for Christmas and the lady was lovely.
Written 12 January 2020
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Thank you for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope to see you again soon!
Revolution House
Written 20 January 2020
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dick h
Derby, UK3Â 440 contributions
Dec 2019
We didn't know what to expect, and we were charmed by this little step back into an important part of Britains history.
The lady who was the guide was extremely pleasant, informative and knowledgable, and gave us great insights into the part this building played in the past.
Fantastic
The lady who was the guide was extremely pleasant, informative and knowledgable, and gave us great insights into the part this building played in the past.
Fantastic
Written 21 December 2019
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We are so glad you enjoyed your visit. Hope to see you again soon!
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Written 20 January 2020
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TheProfessor
East Anglia, UK48 contributions
Sept 2019
FASCINATING history set in a marvellous location, well worth calling in especially if visiting the Cock and Magpie pub next-door (purely for research, of course.....)
Written 23 September 2019
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martoct
Scunthorpe, UK143 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Took a trail off the TPT trail to visit as it aroused our interest on seeing the signpost. It was well worth it as we spent a bit of time wandering round the house. So atmospheric you could almost taste the history of this place and imagine living in the time period.
Written 10 June 2019
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lynne46h2018
Chesterfield, UK26 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
This is steeped in history. Gunpowder plot etc and well worth a visit. I have visited so many times as I live locally but find it so charming.
Written 8 May 2019
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jar
Chesterfield, UK31 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
very small but historic site/house staffed by people who know what they are talking about worth a visit
Written 12 February 2019
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Chrisgale
Sheffield, UK815 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
Although the Christmas decorations have been in place a while. The house still looked lovely and very atmospheric. Lots of hard work. Admission is free but check opening times. Enthusiastic volunteers. Small with an interesting history, parking on road, very nice visit
Written 30 December 2018
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Susie H
Chesterfield, UK412 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
I visited on Saturday 15th December, I’ve been meaning to go for a long while and I was not disappointed. It’s a small museum but packed with history, as I walked into the house I was able to imagine the house in times gone by. I loved the fact that this is a museum where you can touch the wooden furniture which added to my experience of the past.
The woman at the museum was an enthusiastic and very knowledgable guide to the house, it’s history and the period.....she knows her stuff and was enthusiastic about the house. I felt that I learned a lot from my hour long visit and will come again and encourage others to visit. A valuable piece of Chesterfield history, thank you for preserving it.
The woman at the museum was an enthusiastic and very knowledgable guide to the house, it’s history and the period.....she knows her stuff and was enthusiastic about the house. I felt that I learned a lot from my hour long visit and will come again and encourage others to visit. A valuable piece of Chesterfield history, thank you for preserving it.
Written 18 December 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions about Revolution House
- Revolution House is open:
- Sat - Sun 11:00 - 16:00
- Hotels near Revolution House:
- (1.09 km) Travelodge Chesterfield
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- (3.74 km) Anis Louise Guest House
- (0.65 km) 20 Holland Road
- (1.17 km) The Sandpiper Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
- Restaurants near Revolution House:
- (0.01 km) Cock & Magpie Pub
- (1.34 km) Afat's Grill
- (3.00 km) Sicily Restaurant Chesterfield
- (3.11 km) The Divan Restaurant
- (1.29 km) Giorgio's Italian Restaurant