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Where and When was 'THE BATTLE OF SOLE BAY'

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quotePosted at 19:11 on 11th May 2010

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quotePosted at 19:59 on 12th May 2010

The Anglo/Dutch wars 1662-1674 were fought at Sole Bay off the coast of Southwold (known as Sole) in Suffolk'   James(11) was Lord High Admiral of the Fleet and conducted his operations from his headquarters at Sutherland House in the High Street where he mostly lived for ten years.   This fine Elizabethan House is still standing where he is commemorated.

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quotePosted at 20:03 on 12th May 2010

 

Sutherland House.
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Sutherland House Southwold

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