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1st Battle of Newbury, 20 Sep 1643. — 1st battle of newbury
1st Battle of Newbury, 20 Sep 1643.

1st Battle of Newbury, 20 Sep 1643.

2nd Battle of Newbury, 27 Oct 1644 — 2nd battle of newbury 1644
2nd Battle of Newbury, 27 Oct 1644

2nd Battle of Newbury, 27 Oct 1644

The Great Hall, Littlecote, 1985, showing some of the collection of Cromwellian armour. — img_4837
The Great Hall, Littlecote, 1985, showing some of the collection of Cromwellian armour.

The Great Hall, Littlecote, 1985, showing some of the collection of Cromwellian armour.

Littlecote House, May 2010. During the Civil War, the Pophams were strong supporters of the Parliamentarians. — img_4803
Littlecote House, May 2010. During the Civil War, the Pophams were strong supporters of the Parliamentarians.

Littlecote House, May 2010. During the Civil War, the Pophams were strong supporters of the Parliamentarians.

Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex, head of the Parliamentary forces locally in 1643. — robert_devereux_3rd_earl_of_essex
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex, head of the Parliamentary forces locally in 1643.

Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex, head of the Parliamentary forces locally in 1643.

Shaw House, Headquarters of King Charles I prior to 2nd Battle of Newbury, Oct 1644. (Jan 2011) — img_2187
Shaw House, Headquarters of King Charles I prior to 2nd Battle of Newbury, Oct 1644. (Jan 2011)

Shaw House, Headquarters of King Charles I prior to 2nd Battle of Newbury, Oct 1644. (Jan 2011)

Donnington Castle, held by Col John Boys for 20 months. Key Royalist stronghold during the Civil War. — img_2192
Donnington Castle, held by Col John Boys for 20 months. Key Royalist stronghold during the Civil War.

Donnington Castle, held by Col John Boys for 20 months. Key Royalist stronghold during the Civil War.

The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010 — img_1467
The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010

The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010

The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010 — img_1468
The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010

The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010

The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010 — img_1476
The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010

The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010

The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010 — img_1480
The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010

The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010

The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010 — img_1482
The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010

The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010

The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010 — img_1484
The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010

The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010

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The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010

The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010

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The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010

The Sealed Knot Civil War re-enactors at Basing House, Aug 2010

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