Since 1937, the Cromwell Association has been educating the public about Oliver Cromwell; his life and his legacy and the history of 17th Century Britain.
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Cromwell Association Research Grants are now available for non-affiliated researchers and post-graduate students researching aspects of Cromwell or the wider history of the 17th Century. For more details of how to apply see olivercromwell.org/wordpress…. Deadline: end of April 2026.
The Cromwell Association is hosting its annual Study Day on Saturday, October 18, in London. The theme is 'Cultural Cromwell: now and then' and focuses on representations of Cromwell in art, literature, and fiction. For more details and to book a place: olivercromwell.org/wordpress…
worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/ Exciting new materials are now available, including podcasts by Farah Mendlesohn on historical fiction and the English Civil Wars and Carla Pestana on Oliver Cromwell's Western Design.
Yesterday, 6th September, the Association laid a wreath of remembrance for Oliver Cromwell by the statue overlooking Parliament Square. Professor Alice Hunt, left, and President of the Association, Dr Ismini Pells, right. Thanks to Parliament and the Met Police for their support.
dunbar1650.org/ On this date in 1650, Cromwell and the New Model Army secured a decisive victory against a Scottish royalist army at Dunbar. Exactly a year later he defeated Charles II's army at Worcester. Ironically, the date of his death in 1658 was also September 3rd.
This year's Cromwell Association Study Day will take place on Saturday, 18th October, in London. It will focus on the cultural life of Cromwell's Protectoral Court and how Cromwell has been represented in contemporary culture, from paintings to fiction. olivercromwell.org/wordpress…
A reminder about the Cromwell Association's FREDERIC L BORCH III ESSAY PRIZE 2025. The deadline is Friday 25th July and the prize winner will receive a personal cheque for £250.
History Extra podcast: Ronald Hutton and Mark Stoyle debate the life and legacy of statesman, politician and military leader Oliver Cromwell, exploring his religious zealotry, his campaign in Ireland, and more podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcas…
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Many thanks to @JohnWRees for a great talk and discussion last night on the 'Fiery Spirits' of the 1640s as part of our Spring Lecture Series.
Next weeks talk is Erica Canela talking on Cromwell and the Quakers - more details and bookings at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cr…
Charlotte Young - discusses the seizure of Royalist and Catholic assets by Parliamentary forces during and after the civil wars.
LISTEN: Parliament's seizure of Royalists supporters assets
Parliament’s confiscation of royalist assets, was one of the most divisive outcomes of the civil wars.
@charlie_l_y of @OxfordConted has revealed the true extent and importance of this.
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As we approach the anniversary of The Battle of Naseby (14th June 1645) - this is one of the Royalist coded letters found by Parliamentary forces after Charles I had fled the scene of his defeat. The blog contains further details.
The Naseby letters are a series of encoded letters by Charles I during the English Civil War. This letter was written by Charles I to Prince Maurice of the Rhine in 1644. #TowerTreasures
Learn more about the letters on our blog ow.ly/9PIq50V5uBS
ALT Handwritten letter by Charles I partly written in a numeric code
A podcast analysing how the 17th-century slave trade and sugar combined to make some individuals wealthy by enslaving others, and 17th-century interpretations of the words slave and slavery. Useful for students studying the development of the British Empire
NEW PODCAST ON FRIDAY How the foundation of English dominance of the transatlantic slave trade was established during the #interregnum and what was Parliament’s role?
Applications are being accepted for the Cromwell Association's Postgraduate Research Grant (closing date 30th April). Postgraduate students researching Oliver Cromwell, the British Civil Wars, the Interregnum, or the Restoration are encouraged to apply for up to £1,500.
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On 8th April a book launch will be held in the Great Hall at Warwick Castle to celebrate the publication of 'The Household Accounts of Robert and Katherine Greville, Lord and Lady Brooke, at Holborn and Warwick, 1640-1649.' All welcome!
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NOTE special study day 3 July for #sixthformers & #teachers with top academics debating important questions about #civilwars. @Cromwellorg @NCWClearning #historyteacher @MuseumCromwell @IsminiPells @OxfordConted @cwpetitions Details in this mailer
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She-Intelligencers: Women & espionage in the British Civil Wars
@misswalsingham discusses the extent & importance of the role these women played in the espionage networks of both sides in the Civil Wars - the techniques they used & risks they took.
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Our new exhibit 'Cromwell's Head' is now open, looking at the fascinating story of Oliver Cromwell's death, funeral... and subsequent exhumation and execution, including items never publicly displayed before. More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cr…
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Fascinated to see this today - the Great Seal of the Commonwealth with the horseback figure of Oliver Cromwell.
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Delighted by your comment. The @Cromwellorg and @NCWClearning made this possible. We are just happy to be able to provide a platform.
“That consensus and positive work really didn’t collapse until the very end of the 1630s, ’39 to ’40, and Cust and Lake tell a similar story in terms of religious policies.”
What a fascinating podcast discussion. Brilliant work from @world_turned surely much here for you @emswifthook
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Our current exhibit, until 10 November is this beautiful pocket watch, believed to have belonged to Oliver Cromwell. Details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cr…
We're also fundraising to purchase it for the Museum's collection. Can you help? Support us at: justgiving.com/campaign/crom…
