Bonnie Prince Charlie Room
A replica of the room in Derby where Bonnie Prince Charlie held his "council of war" in 1745, whilst on his way south to seize the British crown. The paneling is from the original Exeter House, which was demolished 1854. At the time of demolition, the panels were bought to the museum, which then received related objects as donations. Even Queen Victoria sent an original letter of Bonnie Prince Charlie from her own collection.
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