The World Turned Upside Down - The British Civil Wars 1638-1651

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  • Welcome to exciting new weekly podcasts from top historians, all about the British Civil Wars.
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Episodes
  • Controversy – Oliver Cromwell in Ireland (1649-1650)

    Controversy – Oliver Cromwell in Ireland (1649-1650)
    Nov 22 2024
    In just 40 weeks Oliver Cromwell ruthlessly subdued Ireland in a bloody and ruthless campaign which still casts a shadow over the remembrance of one of the most famous – or infamous – figures in British history. This campaign continues to be bitterly argued over by historians and politicians today. When he arrived on 15th ... Read more
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    40 mins
  • Living through civil war sieges in Newark – the civilian experience

    Living through civil war sieges in Newark – the civilian experience
    Nov 15 2024
    In the seventeenth century the market town of Newark sat at the lowest bridging point across the River Trent astride the Great North Road which linked London with the north and Scotland. Unsurprisingly, control of this town became a strategic objective for both sides during First Civil War. Besieged not once but three times, by ... Read more
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    31 mins
  • Witch-hunting in revolutionary England

    Witch-hunting in revolutionary England
    Nov 8 2024
    While witch-hunting and witch trials here in England never reached the levels reported in Europe, they were at their highest against the background of the turmoil of the 1640s. This was the time of the notorious Witch-finder General, Matthew Hopkins (1620-1647) and his associates, including John Stearne (1610-1670). These men operated in East Anglia, an ... Read more
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    41 mins

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Excellent new Civil War Podcast

I am fascinated by the English Civil War and I'm delighted to be listening to this very interesting new Podcast. Top Historians talking about differant aspects of this turbulent time in British History. Highly recommended.

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