St. Ives in Cambridgeshire

The ancient town of Slepe in the old county of Huntingdonshire

Oliver Cromwell's Birthplace

 

The Friars (Cromwell House), Huntingdon

 

It is believed that Oliver Cromwell was born in The Friars, now Cromwell House, in Huntingdon. Cromwell house is located at the northern end of the High Street and is currently part of a clinic.

The Friars around 1910

 

This picture was taken around 100 years ago, prior to the portico being added which is pictured below

 

The portico over the front door of Cromwell House, formerly The Friars, in 2002

 

The plaque states that "Cromwell was born here in Huntingdon, 25/4/1599"