Civil War

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Siege of Lichfield

This video covers: A description of the sieges of Lichfield during the English Civil War

This video covers: The views of a Royalist Soldier and why he follows the King

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A description of Oliver Cromwell, his character and his achievement in developing the New Model Army

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A brief description of the Battle of Edge Hill and how Prince Rupert's cavalry charged into the parliamentarians.

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A description of the flamboyant cavalier Prince Rupert who was not only commander of the King's cavalry but also his nephew

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A description of a New Model Army cavalry trooper, one of Cromwell's ironsides which includes the clothing they wore and the weapons used.

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A description of the causes of the Civil War from a Parliamentarian's point of view, including the ship taxes and the King's expensive lifestyle.

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An overview of the English Civil War, when it started, how long it lasted together with the cause and the devastating effect on the country.

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A description of the excecution of King Charles I outside the Banqueting House in London on 30th January 1649

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A description of the armour worn by pikemen during the English Civil War, it also shows his main weapon, the long pike and explains how it was used.