Charles II Hides In Oak Tree To Escape Oliver Cromwell’s Army
Charles II was forced to hide in an oak tree at Boscobel on 6 September 1651, following his disastrous defeat …
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The Restoration: Charles II and His Kingdoms
Charles II made his triumphant royal entry into London to reclaim his three kingdoms on 29 May 1660. Many who …
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Charles II of England, Scotland and Ireland (1660-1685)
Charles II was best known as the Merry Monarch but his reign also saw the rise of colonisation and trade …
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Oliver Cromwell: The Republic Leader The ARM Never Mention on ANZAC Day
Britain’s former war-veteran-turned Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell was born on 25 April. In Australia, every Anzac Day, the Australian Republic …
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Oliver Cromwell Sacked Parliament
Cromwell’s dismissal of the Rump Parliament is one of the Commons’ most famous scenes in its history. Cromwell changed from bully to dictator.
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Saint Charles the Martyr
King Charles I of England, who was executed on 30 January 1649, was canonised by the Church of England in …
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Recreation of Henry VIII’s Imperial Crown
A magnificent recreation of Henry VIII’s Imperial Crown will go on display at Hampton Court Palace in the Royal Pew, …
