The Battle of Worcester Society
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Dedicated to promoting and protecting the fascinating heritage surrounding the Battle of Worcester, one of the most significant events in English history.
Worcester
Joined February 2011
Mark Turnbull cuts through centuries of myth & propaganda to reveal Prince Rupert as he truly was: brilliant, ruthless, human, and flawed. New sources, decoded letters, forgotten voices. Join us as Mark brings Rupert to life. This isn’t just biography, it’s history rewritten 👇
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Richard Cromwell: Tumbledown Dick, or Queen Dick... An authentic dive into the life, reign, and fall of England’s 2nd Lord Protector. 👇
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History alive in Worcester. We joined @Sealed_Knot @Worc_Reenactors & @WorcesterMayor at @WorcCathedral in a powerful parade & Drumhead service & unveiled Britain's first 17th century banners project - putting Worcester at the heart of civil war heritage. Thanks to @OMWVideo
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📅#OTD 1642, skirmish at Powick Bridge. A total force of around 2,000-3,000 clash in an action that lasted just 15 minutes. The history has been dominated by the Earl of Clarendon's narrative, which suggests Rupert, relaxing in a field, was caught off-guard. In fact, eyewitness
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On this day in 1642, 383 years ago, the Battle of Powick Bridge, Worcester, erupted, sparking the English Civil War (or War of the Three Kingdoms) and reshaping the nation’s destiny.
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The trial run of our dazzling 17th century Civil War banners in Worcester is complete – and what a success! Worcester is the first in the country to unite history, art & education like this. Back next summer bringing history to life. https://t.co/wAkGd2L5B4
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The trial run of our dazzling 17th century Civil War banners in Worcester is complete – and what a success! Worcester is the first in the country to unite history, art & education like this. Back next summer bringing history to life.
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Step into Britain’s most revolutionary decade. From the execution of Charles I to Cromwell’s Protectorate and the return of the monarchy. - discover the upheaval of 1649–1660. Join Prof. Alice Hunt in Worcester, 25 Sept. 👇 https://t.co/wAkGd2LDqC
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On this day, 3 September 1651, 374 years ago, the Battle of Worcester was fought. Oliver Cromwell’s victory ended the Civil War, forcing Charles II into exile and reshaped Britain’s future. Witness the clash that changed history #OTD #BattleOfWorcester #Monarchy #Parliament 👇
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On 3rd September 1651, the Battle of Worcester changed history. Join us on 3rd Sept 2025 for the Annual Drumhead Parade & Service of Remembrance to honour those who fought & fell. #theBattleOfWorcester #CivilWarHeritage
https://t.co/wAkGd2L5B4
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Join us tonight for a talk on John Bradshawe, long vilified as the man who condemned King Charles I to death. Dr Charlotte Young offers a bold new perspective on this contested figure. Commandery Great Hall, Worcester 👇 #KingCharles #Parliament #Monarchy
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It is all kicking off in Worcester today. The 17th century has marched back, armed to the teeth.
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@BoWSociety @DanielDanielsPR @WorcesterMayor @WorcesterTIC @1642Author @RoyalStuartSoc @darto19 @DannyBuckUEA @NicolaCornick @charlie_l_y This looks amazing! Well done to all involved! 👏💖
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Good morning – our 17th century banners are bursting with dazzling colour today on Copenhagen Street in Worcester, brightening even the greyest morning.
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This Saturday, Worcester becomes a stage… and the 17th century marches through it. Be there or you will wish you had... 👇
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Discover the true legacy of John Bradshawe, the man who sentenced King Charles I to death. Dr Charlotte Young presents a bold new perspective in Worcester. #KingCharles
https://t.co/wAkGd2L5B4
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@BoWSociety @DanielDanielsPR @WorcesterTIC @LynnDenham1 @1642Author @ericanela @17thCenturyLady @RoyalStuartSoc @JamesConnell8 @bbchw @DannyBuckUEA This is a great project
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Beautiful historic banners have put our Civil War city on map
worcesternews.co.uk
The English Civil War banners are now in place in Copenhagen Street in a first for Worcester
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