General Scarlett - Accrington Road, Burnley, Lancashire, UK.
N 53° 47.202 W 002° 16.164
30U E 548134 N 5960037
It is probable that the General Scarlett featured here was a British soldier who served in the Crimean War.
Waymark Code: WMEE61
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/14/2012
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During the Battle of Balaclava, James Yorke Scarlett led just 300 troops against a Russian force of 2,000 men and defeated them. This was a pre-cursor to the ill fated Charge of the Light Brigade.
After retiring James Scarlett involved himself in politics and stood for election to Parliament in Burnley in the 1868 general election. He was beaten by the Liberal candidate.
Name of Artist: Not known.
Date of current sign: Not known.
Date of first pub on site: Not known.
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