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Who's Who
King John
In October 1215 a force of rebel barons seized Rochester Castle and held it
against the King. Within days King John had taken action. First he broke
Rochester Bridge then he launched a massive seige against the castle itself. The
seige lasted nearly two months until the castle fell on 30th November 1215.
Henry VIII
Henry VIII visited Rochester twice during his long reign. The first time was
during a visit with Charles V, Emperor of Germany. The second time was to meet
his future fourth wife, Anne of Cleeves at the King's Palace for the first
time.
Sir Francis Drake
Although Sir Francis Drake was born in Devon, he moved to the Medway area when
his father was instituted Vicar of Upnor in 1560.
Queen Elizabeth I
In 1573 Queen Elizabeth I paid a visit to Rochester during which time she
honoured a huge mansion that once absorbed Longley House, the Friars and the
Old Hall. Today a part if this house is called Satis House and can be found in
Bakers Walk.
King Charles I
After 11 years in exile, King Charles II landed at
Dover to begin his journey to London
where he would take up the crown once more. His triumphant procession took him
through Canterbury and on to
Rochester.
King James II
Whilst fleeing from the uprising of the 'Glorious Revolution' led by his
son-in-law, William of Orange and his daughter Mary, King James II spent his
last night under guard at 'Abdication House' now Lloyd's Bank in the High
Street in December 1689. From here he escaped to the Continent and was never to
return.
Admiral Lord Nelson
According to records, Nelson started his service in the Navy at
Chatham when he was 12 years old.
His most celebrated ship, The Victory, was built at Chatham and launched
in 1765.
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Rochester - Who's Who
