William Wallace stone plaque
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# William Wallace at Smithfield Standing at Smithfield on a grey London afternoon, you're standing at the precise spot where Scotland's greatest patriot met his brutal end on the 23rd of August, 1305. After nearly a decade of fierce resistance against Edward I's occupation—from his victory at Stirl...
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Smithfield
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To the immortal memory of Sir William Wallace Scottish Patriot born at Elderslie Renfrewshire circa 1270 AD. who from the year 1296 fought dauntlessly in defence of his country's liberty and independence in the face of fearful odds and great hardship being eventually betrayed and captured brought to London and put to death near this spot on the 23rd August 1305. His example heroism and devotion inspired those who came after him to win victory from defeat and his memory remains for all time a source of pride, honour and inspiration to his countrymen. Dico Tibi Verum Libertas Optima Rerum Numquam Servili Sub Nuxu Vivito Fili Bas Agus Buaidh