Inscription
Here William Penn (1644 - 1718) Quaker statesman and man of vision, founder of Pennsylvania and planner of Philadelphia, friend of the Indians, crusader for civil and religious liberty, designer of European peace, resided for five years after his marriage to Gulielma Maria Springett (1644 - 1694).
The stone above this tablet from Pennsbury, Pennsylvania, the ancient home of William Penn on the Delaware River, was presented by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission who are the custodians of the property.
Site: William Penn - Rickmansworth (1 memorial)
WD3, High Street Rickmansworth, 46, Basing House, The Three Rivers Museum
2025: visited the museum.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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