Last couple of days until the first of our Autumn Online Lecture series - 4 great talks on Wednesday evenings in November on aspects of the 1600s. Watch live or on the catch-up recording! Book now at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/…

Our new exhibit is open from today! 'Besieged' looks at the sieges of the Civil Wars, an overlooked part of the conflict affecting military & civilian alike, with 8 sieges for every major battle. Details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/… In association with the Fortress Study Group.

LISTEN Amphibious war Failure in Barbados (Part 2) David Appleby reveals how Oliver Cromwell and some other parliamentarians had great ambitions as they looked to extend their control to the other side of the Atlantic and into the Caribbean. worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/…

LISTEN Amphibious war The story of the conquest (Part I) The British & Irish Civil Wars was also a war of often difficult amphibious warfare. Dr Appleby discusses the perilous landings on the Isle of Man, the Scillies and the Channel Islands. worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/…

LISTEN How the Interregnum Parliament boosted the slave trade - an untold story? Dr Stephen Roberts believes during the Interregnum Britain’s role in the slave trade was established. This programme explores Parliament’s part in this story. worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/…

Fancy stepping into history with us? We are looking for a new volunteer to join the Battle of Worcester Society - take a look at the poster for more details 🔽

Thank you @AspectsHistory for a joyful launch dinner for THE HOUSE OF CROMWELL with some of my very favourite people @ArabellaPike @childs_jessie @Tonisenior @ENortonHistory @sauldavid66 @Roger_Moorhouse @robert_lyman @_paullay @RForemanAuthor @CornCJ #TheHouseofCromwell 🥂📚❤️

The cover of 'Echoes of Winter', historical tales across centuries and continents, designed by Ian Bristow—who has a story in it too! My story —I Saw Three Ships —is it set in the 17th Century and is related to the Philip Lord books, but only those who know the books will get it!

He spied for Cromwell. Then he switched sides. And he was at the Battle of Worcester. Meet George Downing, soldier, diplomat, spy and spectacular turncoat, in a gripping talk by writer and broadcaster, Dennis Sewell. 📍 The Commandery | 24 Sept, 7pm. NOT TO BE MISSED 🔽

Do listen to #podcast by leading civil war historian Peter Grant describing how battle unfolded under #OliverCromwell & its aftermath @world_turned

Studying or teaching history of the British & Irish civil wars? Looking for an introductory overview to this critically important period of British history, listen to this step-by-step introduction to understanding the war by Peter Gaunt @uochester. worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/…

And 3rd September 1650 unfortunately Cromwell won at Dunbar too. He really was a good cavalry commander... and a b*stard.

Also listen to 2 fascinating #podcasts on events leading up to battle and then the battle & it’s aftermath @world_turned with leading military historian of civil war

⚔️ WORCESTER, TOMORROW! The city comes alive as the Battle of Worcester Society, The Sealed Knot & Worcester Reenactors march to the Cathedral, joined by the Mayor & Bishop of Worcester. Look out for the spectacular 17th Cavalry! 2pm, Guildhall.

#OnThisDay 375 years ago, 3 September 1651, was the Battle of Worcester, where Oliver Cromwell defeated the combined Royalist/Scots Covenanter forces of Charles II in the last major battle of the #BritishCivilWars. #17thCentury #OTD

LISTEN 3 Sept 1651 - The Battle of Worcester @BoWSociety Cromwell's final victory In the 2nd of two episodes, Prof Peter Gaunt @uochester discusses the route taken by the Scots invading army during August 1651 and how they occupied the city of Worcester. worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/…

OLDER THAN AMERICA. OLDER THAN AUSTRALIA. Worcester’s King Charles House dates from 1577, older than the United States and Australia as nations combined. 375 years ago this year, the Battle of Worcester raged outside its doors. History lives on.