The flight of Queen Mary, aka Mary of Modena, second wife of King James II, who rather than fight the army of William III tried to flee to France. He was captured in Kent and later released and placed under Dutch protective guard.

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"Illustrated History of England" Published by Cassel Petter & Gal

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Size: 3071px × 4606px
Location: England
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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