Event    From 1642  To 1651

English Civil War

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

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Brentford Monument

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G. T. Challice

G. T. Challice

R. Navy. Fought but did not die in WW1. Andrew Behan has kindly provided this research: George Thomas Challice was born on 9 May 1897 in Ballingdon, Sudbury, Suffolk. He was the eldest of the seve...

Person, Armed Forces

War served, WW1
1 memorial
A. H. Ellis

A. H. Ellis

Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War served, WW1
1 memorial
G. Wright

G. Wright

R.A.F. Fought but did not die in WW1

Person, Armed Forces

War served, WW1
1 memorial
Cecil T. Bedford

Cecil T. Bedford

Resident of the Central Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW1
1 memorial