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Location
The Parade, Cowes, Isle of Wight Description A metal plaque marking the meeting place of Lord Randolph Churchill and Jennie Jerome in 1873. Installed at the base of the Royal London Yacht Club flag pole, in July 2013; unveiled by Randolph Churchill. The stone plinth was the work of Wight Stonemasonry. |
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Memorial
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Inscription
Winston Churchill His parents Lord Randolph Churchill and Jennie Jerome First met by chance off here, Cowes Parade, August 12 1873 He proposed at nearby Rosetta Cottage, August 14 1873 They married and Winston was born 1874 This plaque was unveiled after 140 years by Winston's great grandson Randolph Churchill. Further Information A similar plaque set in the pavement opposite Rosetta Cottage was unveiled in 2004. See Churchill / Jerome Plaque 1 |