Talk: The Second Battle of Newbury
Schedule
Fri Nov 22 2024 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Shaw House | Newbury, EN
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We are delighted to confirm the rescheduled date for the Second Battle of Newbury talk, with Dr.Christopher Scott, will be Friday 22 November.Join us to commemorate the 380th anniversary of the Second Battle of Newbury at Shaw House, which became an integral part of the Royalists defensive position during the battle in 1644.
In this fascinating talk, Dr. Christopher Scott will explore the campaign and battle that saw the Royalist army defending northern Newbury against the combined Parliamentarian forces of Essex, Waller and Manchester. And where the first Civil War could so easily have been brought to a dramatic early end with the capture of the King.
Before the talk, there will be self-led audio tours of Shaw House available from 6pm. Visitor will also have the opportunity to enjoy a private view of the Dressed for Battle exhibition. With 17th century arms and armour on loan from Littlecote House, this is a rare chance to see examples of what soldiers wore and likely fought with during the Battles of Newbury. The small selection on display once formed part of the most important surviving English Civil War armouries before being purchased by the Royal Armouries Museum.
Friday 22 November | £5 | Audio Tours & Private View 6pm, Talk 7pm
Book online: https://tinyurl.com/42edwjhx
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Where is it happening?
Shaw House, Church Road,Newbury, Berkshire, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
