William Russell, Popish plots and the Glorious Revolution

Alison Wall


Region:
South East
Notice Period:
Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
Type:
hobby
Fee:
Paid
Category:
History
Updated:
27th October 2025

I look at the life and family of William Russell in depth. He was imprisoned for supposed treason against Charles II and his brother James II, Duke of York. I discuss his immediate family and the fascinating case of murder by his grandmother.
The story unfolds with the planning by the Immortal Seven to bring William and Mary over from the Netherlands to reign as joint heirs.

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About Alison Wall

I am a semi-retired public health nurse. I have worked as a nurse, midwife, and Health Visitor. I have researched various subjects, including a local medieval Manor House, where I am a volunteer guide. I have also researched the details about the Russell family who lived there and who now live at Woburn Abbey. I have researched the plague cottages/pestilence houses over many years and give PowerPoint presentations about them. They were used for isolation purposes from the fifteenth century, and I link their use with public health issues today. I have a book published about the plague cottages and the history of medicine. I am a guide at Kensington Palace. I have a talk about the Palace. My most recent talk is about Georgina, Duchess of Devonshire, who was a real Georgian influencer. My latest talk is on Rye House in Hoddesdon, North Herts. The talk is titled "A Tudor Queen and a failed assassination."

Finally, I have completed a more in-depth presentation on William Russell, who was executed in 1683 after the failed Rye House Plot.


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