Articles related to "English Civil War"
Renegade Miniatures
An in-depth review of the 28mm English Civil War Miniatures produced by Renegade Miniatures.
renegade miniatures • english civil war miniatures • renegade english civil war • english civil war figures • renegade miniatures review
An in-depth review of the 28mm English Civil War Miniatures produced by Renegade Miniatures.
renegade miniatures • english civil war miniatures • renegade english civil war • english civil war figures • renegade miniatures review
A History of Helmsley Castle
Helmsley Castle, North Yorkshire witnessed some of the key episodes in British history, from the Crusades to the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War.
helmsley castle • north yorkshire • english civil war • rievaulx abbey • dissolution of monasteries
Helmsley Castle, North Yorkshire witnessed some of the key episodes in British history, from the Crusades to the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War.
helmsley castle • north yorkshire • english civil war • rievaulx abbey • dissolution of monasteries
Book review: The English Civil War 1642-1651
This sumptuous book will serve either as a great introduction to the period or as an excellent reference for those already gaming the Civil War.
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This sumptuous book will serve either as a great introduction to the period or as an excellent reference for those already gaming the Civil War.
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Causes of the English civil war
Undoubtedly, the English Civil War was caused by a mixture of both short term and long term issues that eventually led to the outbreak of fighting during 1642.
english civil war • parliament • bishops war • scotland • england
Undoubtedly, the English Civil War was caused by a mixture of both short term and long term issues that eventually led to the outbreak of fighting during 1642.
english civil war • parliament • bishops war • scotland • england
Christmas Disappears
This article tells how Christmas was abolished during the English Civil War.
christmas • english civil war • reformation.
This article tells how Christmas was abolished during the English Civil War.
christmas • english civil war • reformation.
English Civil War
The death of Henry I in 1135 and the confusion over the succession that followed split the political community and sowed the seeds of civil war in England
english civil war • political coup • self interest • king henry • king stephen
The death of Henry I in 1135 and the confusion over the succession that followed split the political community and sowed the seeds of civil war in England
english civil war • political coup • self interest • king henry • king stephen
Historic Scottish Battles
The decisive battle was seen as part of the wider English Civil War which ultimately led to the execution of King Charles I and the emergence of Oliver Cromwell.
"scottish battles" • "oliver cromwell" • "charles i" • "english civil war" • "greyfriars church"
The decisive battle was seen as part of the wider English Civil War which ultimately led to the execution of King Charles I and the emergence of Oliver Cromwell.
"scottish battles" • "oliver cromwell" • "charles i" • "english civil war" • "greyfriars church"
Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658)
Cromwell was an English soldier and statesman who helped make England a republic and who ruled as Lord Protector from 1653 to 1658.
oliver cromwell • puritans • lord protector • english civil war • long and short parliament
Cromwell was an English soldier and statesman who helped make England a republic and who ruled as Lord Protector from 1653 to 1658.
oliver cromwell • puritans • lord protector • english civil war • long and short parliament
Origins, Causes of the English Civil War
King Charles I grew up in a very religious home. His father, King James, had conservative ideas about the divine right of Kings. Charles I called it his "Personal Rule".
english civil war • personal rule • religious causes • economic causes • political causes
King Charles I grew up in a very religious home. His father, King James, had conservative ideas about the divine right of Kings. Charles I called it his "Personal Rule".
english civil war • personal rule • religious causes • economic causes • political causes
The Decline of Carew Castle
The English Civil war was fraught with danger and destruction, and Carew was not to escape from the conflict
carew castle • english civil war • wales
The English Civil war was fraught with danger and destruction, and Carew was not to escape from the conflict
carew castle • english civil war • wales
The Devil's Whore - Channel 4 Drama
The first in a four-part series tracing the life of a noblewoman forced to choose between her loyalty to the King and fighting for the rights of the common people.
devil's whore • english civil war • channel 4 drama • john simm • andrea riseborough
The first in a four-part series tracing the life of a noblewoman forced to choose between her loyalty to the King and fighting for the rights of the common people.
devil's whore • english civil war • channel 4 drama • john simm • andrea riseborough
The History of Chester in the English Civil War
Chester is a beautiful city in the North West of England dating back to Roman times, and is a mecca for history fans. Its links with the English Civil War are strong.
visiting chester • visiting the uk • chester in the english civil war • the battle of rowton heath • remains of civil war in chester
Chester is a beautiful city in the North West of England dating back to Roman times, and is a mecca for history fans. Its links with the English Civil War are strong.
visiting chester • visiting the uk • chester in the english civil war • the battle of rowton heath • remains of civil war in chester
Thomas Hobbes & John Locke
Both Thomas Hobbes and John Locke wrote very important constitutional, philosophical and political works during the course of the 17th century.
thomas hobbes & john locke • who was the true liberal? • the less than liberal thomas hobbes • the english civil war and leviathan • john locke and the glorious revolution
Both Thomas Hobbes and John Locke wrote very important constitutional, philosophical and political works during the course of the 17th century.
thomas hobbes & john locke • who was the true liberal? • the less than liberal thomas hobbes • the english civil war and leviathan • john locke and the glorious revolution
Monarch and Commander – Charles I in Battle
King Charles of Great Britain, Ireland and France was also in 1642, Captain General of the Royalist forces in the English Civil War. Fighting the rebellious Parliamentarians with both these huge responsibilities was a great and daunting task.
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King Charles of Great Britain, Ireland and France was also in 1642, Captain General of the Royalist forces in the English Civil War. Fighting the rebellious Parliamentarians with both these huge responsibilities was a great and daunting task.
charles i
A Soldier's Life
Fighting in a regiment during the English Civil War
english civil war • regimental soldier • england 1643 • soldier armor • civil war weapons
Fighting in a regiment during the English Civil War
english civil war • regimental soldier • england 1643 • soldier armor • civil war weapons
Charles II
Charles II fought for the English throne during the English Civil War, fighting Oliver Cromwell and his roundheads. His reign marks the Restoration period in England.
charles ii • merry monarch • nell gwyn • restoration • english civil war
Charles II fought for the English throne during the English Civil War, fighting Oliver Cromwell and his roundheads. His reign marks the Restoration period in England.
charles ii • merry monarch • nell gwyn • restoration • english civil war
Christmas Entertainment at the Court of James I
The Feast of Fools was a Christmas riot of drinking, games and entertainment, including the masque, which flourished during the reign of King James I (1603-1625).
king james i • christmas • thomas campion • ben jonson • masque
The Feast of Fools was a Christmas riot of drinking, games and entertainment, including the masque, which flourished during the reign of King James I (1603-1625).
king james i • christmas • thomas campion • ben jonson • masque
Christmas Feasting at the Court of King James I
At the heart of the Christmas celebrations hosted by King James I were wonderful and elaborate meals.
king james i • christmas • christmas traditions • feasting • christmas pudding
At the heart of the Christmas celebrations hosted by King James I were wonderful and elaborate meals.
king james i • christmas • christmas traditions • feasting • christmas pudding
Film Review: Witchfinder General
The Witchfinder General is a classic of the "medieval" witchcrazes that shows why the witchcrazes weren't so medieval.
witchfinder general • witchhunter • matthew hopkins • mathew hopkins • english civil war
The Witchfinder General is a classic of the "medieval" witchcrazes that shows why the witchcrazes weren't so medieval.
witchfinder general • witchhunter • matthew hopkins • mathew hopkins • english civil war
Puritan Belief Political Ideaology
Puritanism may be the most maligned religion in American History but conflict with the Anglican Church was a cause of the English Civil War and the American Revolution!
puritan beliefs • puritan pride • cause of the american revolution • english civil war • puritanism
Puritanism may be the most maligned religion in American History but conflict with the Anglican Church was a cause of the English Civil War and the American Revolution!
puritan beliefs • puritan pride • cause of the american revolution • english civil war • puritanism
Strawhead's Songs of the Civil War
Strawhead invites you to join them in the thrilling years of the 1640's and to sing the songs that England sang as Englishman fought Englishman.
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Strawhead invites you to join them in the thrilling years of the 1640's and to sing the songs that England sang as Englishman fought Englishman.
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The Court of Star Chamber
For almost a century and a half the Court of Star Chamber ruled over all-classes of England, though both its purpose and operation were never fully clear.
court of star chamber • english civil war • origins of the star chamber • star chamber history • henry vii
For almost a century and a half the Court of Star Chamber ruled over all-classes of England, though both its purpose and operation were never fully clear.
court of star chamber • english civil war • origins of the star chamber • star chamber history • henry vii
The King's General
Daphne Du Maurier's novel The King's General spans much of seventeenth century Cornwall and rises above the clichés of many works of historical fiction.
daphne du maurier • the king’s general • english civil war • du maurier country • richard grenvile
Daphne Du Maurier's novel The King's General spans much of seventeenth century Cornwall and rises above the clichés of many works of historical fiction.
daphne du maurier • the king’s general • english civil war • du maurier country • richard grenvile
The Possible Origin of Humpty Dumpty
One thing is known for certain. The original Humpty Dumpty was definitely not an egg.
origin humpty dumpty • nursery rhyme character • humpty dumpty person • humpty dumpty cannon • one eyed thompson
One thing is known for certain. The original Humpty Dumpty was definitely not an egg.
origin humpty dumpty • nursery rhyme character • humpty dumpty person • humpty dumpty cannon • one eyed thompson
Goodrich Castle
Goodrich Castle was built over a number of centuries. During the English Civil War, it was destroyed in one night by Roaring Meg.
goodrich castle • roaring meg • godric marplestone • william de valence • de valence
Goodrich Castle was built over a number of centuries. During the English Civil War, it was destroyed in one night by Roaring Meg.
goodrich castle • roaring meg • godric marplestone • william de valence • de valence
Puritans Under James I and Charles I
Attempting to "purify" the Anglican Church, Puritans rejected the Episcopal structure of the Church of England in favor of a "Congregational" Presbyterian model.
puritans in england • puritans and james i • puritans and charles i • puritans and the english civil war • beliefs of the puritans
Attempting to "purify" the Anglican Church, Puritans rejected the Episcopal structure of the Church of England in favor of a "Congregational" Presbyterian model.
puritans in england • puritans and james i • puritans and charles i • puritans and the english civil war • beliefs of the puritans
Shropshire Past and Present
Introduction to the English county of Shropshire and it's history.
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Introduction to the English county of Shropshire and it's history.
england history shropshire shrewsbury ludlow telfo
Castles in West Yorkshire
Three medieval castles with turbulent histories.
yorkshire castles • historic attractions in the north of england • sandal castle • wakefield castle • pontefract castle
Three medieval castles with turbulent histories.
yorkshire castles • historic attractions in the north of england • sandal castle • wakefield castle • pontefract castle
I Puritani – Bellini Opera
I Puritani (the Puritans), an Italian bel canto opera, by Vincenzo Bellini: I Puritani plot summary, character list, and other Bellini opera information.
i puritani • puritani opera • bellini opera • the puritans opera • puritan opera
I Puritani (the Puritans), an Italian bel canto opera, by Vincenzo Bellini: I Puritani plot summary, character list, and other Bellini opera information.
i puritani • puritani opera • bellini opera • the puritans opera • puritan opera
Sir Arthur Hesilrige - Part 1
Sir Arthur Hesilrige is a local hero within the county of Leicestershire and yet few pay homage to this English Civil War participant. Perhaps it was his alleged 'arrogant, forceful, foul-temper' which diverted historians from paying him true homage?
sir • arthur • hesilrige • heselrige • parliament
Sir Arthur Hesilrige is a local hero within the county of Leicestershire and yet few pay homage to this English Civil War participant. Perhaps it was his alleged 'arrogant, forceful, foul-temper' which diverted historians from paying him true homage?
sir • arthur • hesilrige • heselrige • parliament
Sir Arthur Hesilrige - Part 2
On January 3 1642, Hesilrige was one of five MP's who escaped when King Charles entered Parliament.
sir • arthur • hesilrige • heselrige • parliament
On January 3 1642, Hesilrige was one of five MP's who escaped when King Charles entered Parliament.
sir • arthur • hesilrige • heselrige • parliament
Ireland's Oldest Garden - Part I
A description of Killruddery House and Gardens near the seaside town of Bray in County Wicklow (Ireland)is like having a garden history book open wide to pages devoted to the 17th through early 19th centuries. These gardens, which date from the 1680's, are thought to be Ireland's oldest surviving formal gardens. Part I describes some of the the cultural, social and even political pressures on Ireland’s Norman – Anglo – Irish landed gentry which lead to building gardens such as Killruddery.
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A description of Killruddery House and Gardens near the seaside town of Bray in County Wicklow (Ireland)is like having a garden history book open wide to pages devoted to the 17th through early 19th centuries. These gardens, which date from the 1680's, are thought to be Ireland's oldest surviving formal gardens. Part I describes some of the the cultural, social and even political pressures on Ireland’s Norman – Anglo – Irish landed gentry which lead to building gardens such as Killruddery.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101.com • suite101 • garden community
Carew Castle - Yesterday, Today and For Always
The castle of Carew and the era from the 1700s onward
carew castle • wales
The castle of Carew and the era from the 1700s onward
carew castle • wales
Chalk Homer Angers British Pagans
British pagans are furious after artist Peter Stuart painted Homer Simpson next to Cerne Abbas giant in Dorset. Image is meant to promote upcoming The Simpsons Movie.
the simpsons movie • homer simpson • peter stuart • cerne abbas giant • twentieth century fox
British pagans are furious after artist Peter Stuart painted Homer Simpson next to Cerne Abbas giant in Dorset. Image is meant to promote upcoming The Simpsons Movie.
the simpsons movie • homer simpson • peter stuart • cerne abbas giant • twentieth century fox
John Felton
Fictionalized in the Three Musketeers, John Felton's murder of George Villiers became a political hot point that set King Charles against his magistrates.
john felton • george villiers • duke of buckingham • three musketeers • assissination
Fictionalized in the Three Musketeers, John Felton's murder of George Villiers became a political hot point that set King Charles against his magistrates.
john felton • george villiers • duke of buckingham • three musketeers • assissination
John Milton
Although best known for his epic poem "Paradise Lost", in his own lifetime, John Milton was a well-known political writer, a career that nearly got him killed.
john milton political writer • john milton areopagitica • john milton regicide • defensio pro populo anglicano • john milton paradise lost
Although best known for his epic poem "Paradise Lost", in his own lifetime, John Milton was a well-known political writer, a career that nearly got him killed.
john milton political writer • john milton areopagitica • john milton regicide • defensio pro populo anglicano • john milton paradise lost
London's Best Kept Secret?
Whether it's your first visit to London or your tenth The Sir John Soane's Museum is simply unmissable. It is one of the British capital's real hidden gems.
london • england • madame toussauds • new • exciting
Whether it's your first visit to London or your tenth The Sir John Soane's Museum is simply unmissable. It is one of the British capital's real hidden gems.
london • england • madame toussauds • new • exciting
Oliver Cromwell in Ireland 1649
During the nine months he spent in Ireland, Oliver Cromwell helped bring an end to the Confederate War and caused the famous massacres at Drogheda and Wexford.
oliver cromwell • 1649 • ireland • drogheda • wexford
During the nine months he spent in Ireland, Oliver Cromwell helped bring an end to the Confederate War and caused the famous massacres at Drogheda and Wexford.
oliver cromwell • 1649 • ireland • drogheda • wexford
Oliver Plunkett (1625-81) and the Popish Plot
Oliver Plunkett fought hard to restore the Catholic Church after the Confederate War, but the enemies he made would later testify against him during the Popish Plot.
oliver plunkett • popish plot • confederate war • restoration • titus oates
Oliver Plunkett fought hard to restore the Catholic Church after the Confederate War, but the enemies he made would later testify against him during the Popish Plot.
oliver plunkett • popish plot • confederate war • restoration • titus oates
Overview of Absolutism
Absolutism, or an Absolute Monarchy is based on the idea that monarchs have divine rights, and do not need to answer to parliament or their nobility.
absolutism • absolute monarchy • absolute state • western europe • france
Absolutism, or an Absolute Monarchy is based on the idea that monarchs have divine rights, and do not need to answer to parliament or their nobility.
absolutism • absolute monarchy • absolute state • western europe • france
Roman History of Chester for Visitors
Tourists come from all over the world to visit this historic gem. Chester was established by the Romans and has a wealth of history for visitors to explore.
roman history in chester • visit chester • uk top tourist destinations • roman remains in chester • chester saturnalia festival
Tourists come from all over the world to visit this historic gem. Chester was established by the Romans and has a wealth of history for visitors to explore.
roman history in chester • visit chester • uk top tourist destinations • roman remains in chester • chester saturnalia festival
Sir Charles Coote
Sir Charles Cooted was one of the few Englishmen to survive the Confederate War, English Civil War, and then benefit from the Act of Settlement.
sir charles coote • confederate war • 1641 uprising • irish catholic confederacy • ulster plantation
Sir Charles Cooted was one of the few Englishmen to survive the Confederate War, English Civil War, and then benefit from the Act of Settlement.
sir charles coote • confederate war • 1641 uprising • irish catholic confederacy • ulster plantation
Cardiff Wales and its Castles
The collaboration between an eccentric architect and the world's richest man produces two glorious follies: Cardiff Castle and Castell Coch.
cardiff • cardiff castle • castell coch • welsh castles • castles of wales
The collaboration between an eccentric architect and the world's richest man produces two glorious follies: Cardiff Castle and Castell Coch.
cardiff • cardiff castle • castell coch • welsh castles • castles of wales
Charles I of England and the Petition of Right
By 1628 Parliament had endured years of unjust policies used by James I and Charles I in clear violation of Magna Carta and the freedoms and liberties of Englishmen.
charles i and the petition of right • parliament and the rule of charles i • divine right theory and james i of england • divine right contradicted puritan views of kingshi • james i and charles i use arbitrary methods to ext
By 1628 Parliament had endured years of unjust policies used by James I and Charles I in clear violation of Magna Carta and the freedoms and liberties of Englishmen.
charles i and the petition of right • parliament and the rule of charles i • divine right theory and james i of england • divine right contradicted puritan views of kingshi • james i and charles i use arbitrary methods to ext
Christmas Pudding and Mince Pies
Christmas pudding and mince pies are central to any Christmas feast. The traditions of these two Christmas desserts are ancient and reviered.
christmas pudding • mince pies • christmas fare • christmas traditions • christmas pudding preparation
Christmas pudding and mince pies are central to any Christmas feast. The traditions of these two Christmas desserts are ancient and reviered.
christmas pudding • mince pies • christmas fare • christmas traditions • christmas pudding preparation
Joann Ferguson's Timeless Shadows
In this enthralling time-travel romance, Joann Ferguson takes us back to Medieval Scotland.
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In this enthralling time-travel romance, Joann Ferguson takes us back to Medieval Scotland.
lynne remick • suite 101 • com • writers • name
John Bunyan Life and Works
Life and works of Puritan John Bunyan, preacher, communicator and Christian fiction writer.
john bunyan life and works • the pilgrim's progress • bunyan works • bunyan and grace abounding • bunyan allegories
Life and works of Puritan John Bunyan, preacher, communicator and Christian fiction writer.
john bunyan life and works • the pilgrim's progress • bunyan works • bunyan and grace abounding • bunyan allegories
John Milton Life and Works
A brief biography and overview of the key works of John Milton, English poet and prose writer.
john milton • john milton life and works • paradise lost • paradise regained • poems by milton
A brief biography and overview of the key works of John Milton, English poet and prose writer.
john milton • john milton life and works • paradise lost • paradise regained • poems by milton
London's Hospital Museums and Archives
London's historic hospital museums are located in ancient buildings. These attractions are fun, free and give visitors a different view of the city's history.
london historic hospital museum archive • fun free different city visitor attraction • bartholomew barts rahere norman church architectur • royal london elephant man merrick cavell • forensic medicine patricia cornwell jack the rippe
London's historic hospital museums are located in ancient buildings. These attractions are fun, free and give visitors a different view of the city's history.
london historic hospital museum archive • fun free different city visitor attraction • bartholomew barts rahere norman church architectur • royal london elephant man merrick cavell • forensic medicine patricia cornwell jack the rippe
Nell Gwyn
A plucky little girl, raised in the slums of London would rise to become one of England's most prominent women as the mistress of lusty Charles II during the Restoration.
nell gwyn • charles ii • mistress of charles ii • restoration • nell gwyn actress
A plucky little girl, raised in the slums of London would rise to become one of England's most prominent women as the mistress of lusty Charles II during the Restoration.
nell gwyn • charles ii • mistress of charles ii • restoration • nell gwyn actress
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