The English Civil War in the Midlands

The First Civil War was to split families setting brother against brother, father against son and friend against friend. Nowhere was this more true than the Midlands where the loyalties between King and Parliament were most divided and in consequence the conflict fiercest.

An illustrated talk of 60-90 minutes duration is available at a cost of £30 (plus travelling costs if outside Peterborough). Requirements O.H.P. and projector screen/suitable wall.

Contact Don Chiswell (01733 569951)

The New Model Army

The New Model Army was created in the face of opposition from within Parliament on whose behalf it was engaged in a civil war with the forces of the King. It was with this Army that Oliver Cromwell sided against his former Parliamentary allies and which pressed for the execution of Charles I, and subsequently maintained the Protectorate against its enemies until it was disbanded at the Restoration.

An illustrated talk of 60-90 minutes duration is available at a cost of £30 (plus travelling costs if outside Peterborough). Requirements O.H.P. and projector screen/suitable wall.

Contact Don Chiswell (01733 569951)

The Battle of Marston Moor

The largest battle of the English Civil Wars Marston Moor was fought between the combined armies of Parliament and their Scottish allies against the Royalists commanded by Prince Rupert. The battle began on the evening of 2 July 1644 and finished by the light of the moon with the last stand of the Royalist ‘White coats’ that fought virtually to the last man. Why the battle fought and what were its consequences?

An illustrated talk of 60-90 minutes duration is available at a cost of £30 (plus travelling costs if outside Peterborough). Requirements O.H.P. and projector screen/suitable wall.

Contact Don Chiswell (01733 569951)

The Battle of Naseby

The decisive battle of the First Civil War, Naseby brought defeat to the Royalist cause. It was here that Parliament’s Army, New Modelled (the New Model Army) fought their first battle. Why was the battle fought against the better judgement of the Royalist commander Prince Rupert? What part did Oliver Cromwell play in the battle? What were the consequences of the Parliamentarian victory?

An illustrated talk of 60-90 minutes duration is available at a cost of £30 (plus travelling costs if outside Peterborough). Requirements O.H.P. and projector screen/suitable wall.

Contact Don Chiswell (01733 569951)