Royalist Experiences of the Sieges of Newark-on-Trent

About this episode

This episode discusses the Royalist experiences during the sieges of Newark-on-Trent in the British Civil Wars.

Strategically located at the lowest bridging point of the River Trent, the market town of Newark in Nottinghamshire became the focus of one of the most sustained conflicts of the British Civil Wars. Staunchly Royalist, the town’s inhabitants were besieged by Parliamentary forces three times – in February 1643; again in February and March 1644; ... Read more

People in this episode

Host: The World Turned Upside Down

Topics covered

• British Civil Wars
• Royalist experiences
• Sieges
• Newark-on-Trent
• Parliamentary forces

Keywords

• Royalist
• sieges
• Newark-on-Trent
• British Civil Wars
• Parliamentary forces

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire

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