With regards to the Jacobites and their swords, coincidentally I had visited Chiddingstone Castle, Kent not so long ago. The castle was the home of the art collector Denys Eyre Bower, whose collections are displayed there. He had a keen interest in the Jacobites and assembled an excellent grouping of their art and artefacts. The famous fence at Twickenham House made from sword blades recovered from Culloden is mentioned.
I attach a few images I took, for interest, excuse quality as photography through the glass is tricky.
The castle has good displays of Japanese, Buddhist, Egyptian and Jacobite material and well worth a visit. Always check opening times in advance of course.
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