Rye House Plot Collection

The Rye House Plot was a failed assassination attempt on King Charles II of England in 1683

Rye House Plot Collection: Ford, Lord Gray (Grey) of Warke, 1813. Creator: Charles Turner

Ford, Lord Gray (Grey) of Warke, 1813. Creator: Charles Turner
Ford, Lord Gray (Grey) of Warke, 1813. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James

Rye House Plot Collection: William Russell, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey

William Russell, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey (1858-1916)
KW329963 William Russell, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey (1858-1916) published London, c.1890 (litho) by English School

Rye House Plot Collection: The Conspirators Room, Old Rye House, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

The Conspirators Room, Old Rye House, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Conspirators Room, Old Rye House, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xiv from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation

Rye House Plot Collection: Trial of William Russell, Lord Russell, for treason against King Charles II, 1683 (engraving)

Trial of William Russell, Lord Russell, for treason against King Charles II, 1683 (engraving)
3647533 Trial of William Russell, Lord Russell, for treason against King Charles II, 1683 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of William Russell)

Rye House Plot Collection: Arrest of Lord Howard of Escrick, 1897. Creator: John Leech

Arrest of Lord Howard of Escrick, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Arrest of Lord Howard of Escrick, 1897. William Howard, 3rd Baron Howard of Escrick (c1626-1694), was arrested in connection with the Rye House Plot of 1683

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The Rye House Plot was a failed assassination attempt on King Charles II of England in 1683. The conspirators, led by Whig politicians and disaffected members of the nobility, planned to ambush the king and his brother James, Duke of York as they traveled from Newmarket to London. However, their plans were foiled when one of the plotters betrayed them to the authorities. The plot was motivated by growing discontent with Charles II's pro-Catholic policies and fears that he would be succeeded by his Catholic brother. The conspirators hoped to replace the king with his Protestant illegitimate son, the Duke of Monmouth. After the betrayal, several leading figures in the Whig party were arrested and executed for treason. The Rye House Plot marked a turning point in English politics, leading to increased repression of dissent and further entrenching royal power. Despite its failure, the Rye House Plot remains a significant event in British history, highlighting tensions between monarchy and parliament during this period. It serves as a reminder of how political intrigue and ambition can lead to dangerous consequences for those involved.