Memorials & monuments · London
William Wallace
William Wallace — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
William Wallace is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Sir William Wallace (Scottish Gaelic: Uilleam Uallas, pronounced [ˈɯʎam ˈuəl̪ˠəs̪]; Norman French: William le Waleys; c. 1270 – 23 August 1305) was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the First War of Scottish Independence. Along with Andrew Moray, Wallace defeated an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in September 1297. He was appointed Guardian of Scotland and served until his defeat at the Battle of Falkirk in July 1298. In August 1305, Wallace was captured in Robroyston, near Glasgow, and handed over to King Edward I of England, who had him hanged, drawn and quartered for high treason and crimes against English civilians. Since his death, Wallace has obtained a legendary status beyond his homeland. He is the protagonist of Blind Harry's 15th-century epic poem The Wallace and the subject of literary works by Jane Porter and Sir Walter Scott, and of the Academy Award-winning film Braveheart.
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Background
History
William Wallace was a member of the lesser nobility, but little is definitely known of his family history or even his parentage. William's own seal, found on a letter sent to the Hanse city of Lübeck in 1297, gives his father's name as Alan Wallace. This Alan Wallace may be the same as the one listed in the 1296 Ragman Rolls as a crown tenant in Ayrshire, but there is no additional confirmation. Others have speculated this Alan held Ellerslie, near Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, and if true, the estate could be a possible birthplace for William, though there is no record of Wallaces holding the estate in the mid-13th century. Blind Harry's late-15th-century poem offers an alternate father for…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5183, -0.1004
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC1A 9DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Opening
- Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4499048044 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: William Wallace (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is William Wallace?
- William Wallace is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC1A 9DS), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- Is William Wallace free to visit?
- Yes, William Wallace is free to enter.
- How do I get to William Wallace?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EC1A 9DS. It sits within the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency.