Thomas Wentworth bronze plaque

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# Thomas Wentworth's Final Stand Standing in this very hall during those desperate weeks between March and April 1640, Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, faced the most perilous trial of his life as he stood accused of high treason by both the House of Commons and judged by the House of Lords—a t...

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This Tablet marks, with as much accuracy as can be attained the place where Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, stood in this hall during the impeachment for High Treason brought against him before the House of Lords, upon the accusation of the House of Common: 22nd March - 29th April AD 1640-1