The English Civil War was a series of civil wars and political machinations between Parliamentarians ("Roundheads") and Royalists ("Cavaliers"), mainly over the manner of England's governance and issues of religious freedom. Important figures and events: Charles I, Long Parliament, Charles II, Oliver Cromwell, New Model Army.
In January 1949 the execution of Charles I was followed by the establishment of the Commonwealth of England.
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English Civil War
Brentford High Street have carried out some magnificent research on Brentford...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Battery sergeant in the Royal Field Artillery. Awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 5th April 1917 at the Battle of Arras. Awarded the VC for his heroism on 5 April 1917, age 24, while se...
Arthur Valerian Wellesley was born on 2 July 1915 in Rome, Italy. His Wikipedia page gives a comprehensive guide to his life. He died, aged 99 years, on 31 December 2014 at Stratfield Saye House,...
Homes for disabled servicemen and women, and the families of those killed in conflicts. Founded by Stoll (Formerly the Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation). The first homes were opened in Fulham, followed ...
English Heritage (officially the English Heritage Trust) is a charity that manages over 400 historic monuments, buildings and places. These include prehistoric sites, medieval castles, Roman forts,...
The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St John's in 1727 but it was still run as a single vestry. In 1855 the two parishes were reformed into the Westminster Distric...
It was first mentioned in 1276, although there are claims that it has been in existence since 1014. The present buildings were designed in 1851 and an art deco entrance in Southwark Street was adde...
First Elizabethan theatre on Bankside and probably the first building dedicated to theatrical entertainment in London. Built here because it was outside the jurisdiction of the City of London. Ov...
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