In 1685, James Scott, Duke of Monmouth and illegitimate son of the late Charles II, attempted to take the throne from his recently crowned uncle, James II. The unsuccessful rebellion was short-lived, lasting just 21 days from landing at Lyme Regis on 11 June to the defeat of his makeshift army on 6 July.
Three of these days, however, were spent in Frome and proved to be one of the most significant periods of the entire campaign. This one-off session will tell the story of Monmouth's stay in the town and those from the local population who joined him.