Monday, 5 October 2026

Some ECW reading from the past

 I had these. What other titles would you add to the list? Simon (Sutcliff novel) - Wikipedia




Cromwell Museum Curator reviews the film 'Cromwell'

 Many people's understanding of who Oliver Cromwell was and what happened during the English Civil War is shaped by the 1970 film 'Cromwell', starring Richard Harris and Alec Guinness. Our curator, Stuart Orme, takes a look at the film and assesses what's good and bad about it from an historian's point of view...

Cromwell (1970) - The Battle of Edgehill

 I like this film. I was ten when it came out so it was right up my street. See photo. I like the musket rests in this clip. 

Cromwell (film) - Wikipedia

Friday, 2 October 2026

 

The Troop - Riding Through History - All for One!

 Alan Larsen says 'Reconstruction of 1630s Musketeers du Roi. At this period the cross on the Tabard/ Cassock had apparently not yet acquired the gold Fleur de lys often seen in film adaptations.' (4) Facebook


Harquebusier Armour of Alexander Popham, c.1630, III.1956 and III.1957-8

The Littlecote collection of arms and armour is the largest and most important surviving armoury from the time of the British Civil Wars. It was formed by the Parliamentarian colonel and MP for Bath, Alexander Popham.

Originally housed at Littlecote House in Wiltshire, the future of this unique armoury came under threat when it was put up for sale at auction in 1985. Fortunately, after a major fundraising and publicity campaign, the Armouries saved the collection for the nation.


Bath city walls

 
There aren't many bits of Bath's city walls left or many 17th century buildings. 

Bath in 1723 by William Stukeley