Places to see in ( Bridgwater - UK )
Places to see in ( Bridgwater - UK )
Bridgwater is a market town and civil parish in Somerset, England. Bridgwater is at the edge of the Somerset Levels, in level and well-wooded country; to the north are the Mendips and to the west the Quantock hills.
Bridgwater lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles (16 km) from its mouth, has been a major port and trading centre and maintains a large industrial base. Bridgwater is linked to Taunton by the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal. Bridgwater is between two junctions of the M5 motorway and Bridgwater railway station is on the main railway line between Bristol and Taunton.
Historically, the town of Bridgwater had a politically radical tendency. The Battle of Sedgemoor, where the Monmouth Rebellion was finally crushed in 1685, was fought nearby. Notable buildings include the Church of St Mary and the house in Blake Street, largely restored, which was the birthplace of Admiral Blake in 1598, and is now the Blake Museum. The town of Bridgwater has an arts centre and plays host to the annual Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival.
Bridgwater is home to the Somerset Brick and Tile Museum, built on part of the former Barham Brothers site (brick and tile manufacturers between 1857 and 1965). Castle House was built in 1851 and was one of the first to make extensive use of concrete demonstrating an innovative interpretation of traditional masonry features in concrete.
A house in Blake Street, largely restored, is believed to be the birthplace of Robert Blake in 1598, and is now the Blake Museum. It was built in the late 15th or early 16th century, and has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II* listed building. His statue from 1898 by F. W. Pomeroy has been repositioned from the front of the Corn Exchange to face down Cornhill. The public library by E Godfrey Page dates from 1905.
Sydenham House was previously a manor estate built in the early 16th century, which was refronted and rebuilt after 1613. Its owners were on the losing side in the Civil War and again in the Monmouth Rebellion.
As trade expanded during the Industrial Revolution, Bridgwater was linked to Taunton by the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal (1827), although initially it ran from a basin south of Bridgwater at Huntworth. The Drove Bridge, which marks the current extent of the Port of Bridgwater is the nearest to the mouth and the newest road bridge to cross the river. With a span of 184 feet (56 m), the bridge was constructed as part of the Bridgwater Northern Distributor road scheme (1992), and provides a navigable channel which is 66 feet (20 m) wide with 8.2 feet (2.5 m) headroom at normal spring high tides.
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Places to see in ( Bridgwater - UK )
Places to see in ( Bridgwater - UK )
Bridgwater is a market town and civil parish in Somerset, England. Bridgwater is at the edge of the Somerset Levels, in level and well-wooded country; to the north are the Mendips and to the west the Quantock hills.
Bridgwater lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles (16 km) from its mouth, has been a major port and trading centre and maintains a large industrial base. Bridgwater is linked to Taunton by the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal. Bridgwater is between two junctions of the M5 motorway and Bridgwater railway station is on the main railway line between Bristol and Taunton.
Historically, the town of Bridgwater had a politically radical tendency. The Battle of Sedgemoor, where the Monmouth Rebellion was finally crushed in 1685, was fought nearby. Notable buildings include the Church of St Mary and the house in Blake Street, largely restored, which was the birthplace of Admiral Blake in 1598, and is now the Blake Museum. The town of Bridgwater has an arts centre and plays host to the annual Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival.
Bridgwater is home to the Somerset Brick and Tile Museum, built on part of the former Barham Brothers site (brick and tile manufacturers between 1857 and 1965). Castle House was built in 1851 and was one of the first to make extensive use of concrete demonstrating an innovative interpretation of traditional masonry features in concrete.
A house in Blake Street, largely restored, is believed to be the birthplace of Robert Blake in 1598, and is now the Blake Museum. It was built in the late 15th or early 16th century, and has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II* listed building. His statue from 1898 by F. W. Pomeroy has been repositioned from the front of the Corn Exchange to face down Cornhill. The public library by E Godfrey Page dates from 1905.
Sydenham House was previously a manor estate built in the early 16th century, which was refronted and rebuilt after 1613. Its owners were on the losing side in the Civil War and again in the Monmouth Rebellion.
As trade expanded during the Industrial Revolution, Bridgwater was linked to Taunton by the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal (1827), although initially it ran from a basin south of Bridgwater at Huntworth. The Drove Bridge, which marks the current extent of the Port of Bridgwater is the nearest to the mouth and the newest road bridge to cross the river. With a span of 184 feet (56 m), the bridge was constructed as part of the Bridgwater Northern Distributor road scheme (1992), and provides a navigable channel which is 66 feet (20 m) wide with 8.2 feet (2.5 m) headroom at normal spring high tides.
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Old holding cell @Blake Gardens in Bridgwater, Somerset
This is the old holding cell along with the old hospital and Blake Gardens in Bridgwater, Somerset
Blake sequence dance club Bridgwater Somerset
Come and join us Every Thursday evening at 19:45 hrs till 22:15 hrs
at St George's Church of England Primary School Brantwood Road, Wembdon, Bridgwater TA6 7PS
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The Battlefield At Sedgemoor, Somerset, Visited 2011 By Sheila.wmv
The Battle of Sedgemoor, Westonzoyland in Somerset, 6th July 1685--a bloody battle and a bloody ending for the rebels--some of whom were hung on the spot or later imprisoned, deported to the colonies or other cruel fates including coming face to face with 'Bloody Judge Jefferies'at the 'Bloody Assizes'. Rebels were often hung from Pub signs where Courts/Trials were held all around Somerset.Many are still buried on the battle site--at the time of the battle a very boggy place.Relics and artefacts can be seen in the Bridgwater Blake Museum and Taunton Museum--skulls , Skeletons, weapons and more. It was a beautiful sunny day for my cycle around the Somerset moors stopping off at several churches, following at times the River Parrett and Bridgwater Canal--so much history all around.Further episodes follow this part of my cycle ride where I visit Middlezoy, Othery, Burrow Mump and other little hamlets on my circular cyle from Bridgwater.In the future I hope to cycle around the Polden hills visiting the villages and churches, visiting wildlife and reservation sites and soaking up the beauty of my 'Beautiful Somerset'.
The Boat & Anchor Inn Bridgwater
The Boat & Anchor Inn Bridgwater offers a tour desk and tennis courts as well as on-site parking and a ticket service. Bridgwater town centre is within a short 10 minute drive from the inn. Church of St John the Baptist and Church Of St Bartholomew are within driving distance of the Boat & Anchor Inn Bridgwater. Cardiff Airport (CWL) is a 90 minute drive from the inn. The inn is a five minute drive to Blake Museum and Bridgwater Friary, and less than a 10 minute drive to North Moor, Church of St Mary and Church of St Mary.
D1010 Western Campaigner departing Williton with 1Z51, 19/08/2017
BR Class 52, D1010 Western Campaigner departs Williton with plenty of noise, working the WSR charter leg of 1Z50/1Z51 Paddington to Bishops Lydeard/Bishops Lydeard to Paddington, The West Somerset Steam Express
Green Dragon Pub 02
Tuesday afternoon at Green Dragon - Bridgwater with Dennis Marcio John Reg JR Tony and others 17/09/08
The Trip With Eileen
In Memory of Eileen Mc Kenzie (The Boss) 31/12/1953 to 22/2/2017 R.I.P
Weston-super-Mare is a town in Somerset, England, on the Bristol channel, once famous for the best shoes in the world called Clarks, sadly for the town, big groups have conspired to make England a hard place to operate business. The Channel 18 miles south west of Bristol between Worlebury Hill and Bleadon Hill. It includes the suburbs of Oldmixon, West Wick and Worle. Its population at the 2011 census was Since 1983,
Although there is evidence in the local area of occupation since the Iron Age, it was still a small village until the 19th century when it became a seaside resort, and was connected with local towns and cities by a railway, and two piers were built. The growth continued until the second half of the 20th century, when tourism declined and some local industries closed. due to England joining the EU ,A regeneration programme is being undertaken with attractions including the Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare Museum, Grand Pier and an aquarium. The Paddle Steamer Waverley and MV Balmoral offer day sea trips from Knightstone Island to various destinations along the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary. Cultural venues include The Playhouse, the Winter Gardens and Blakehay Theatre.
Owing to the large tidal range in the Bristol Channel, the low tide mark in Weston Bay is about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the seafront. Although the beach itself is sandy, low tide uncovers areas of thick mud, hence the colloquial name, Weston-super-Mud.These mudflats are very dangerous to walk in and are crossed by the mouth of the River Axe. Just to the north of the town is Sand Point which marks the lower limit of the Severn Estuary and the start of the Bristol Channel. It is also the site of the Middle Hope biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest isis In the centre of the town is Ellenborough Park, another isis due to the range of plant species found there.
Travel Blog: UK Places - Taunton, Somerset
Here's my visit to Taunton in Somerset, a very interesting place with 3 malls, the county museum, lots of history and a famous cricket ground.
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Places to see in ( Weston super Mare - UK )
Places to see in ( Weston super Mare - UK )
Weston-super-Mare is a town in Somerset, England, on the Bristol Channel 18 miles south west of Bristol between Worlebury Hill and Bleadon Hill. Weston super Mare includes the suburbs of Oldmixon, West Wick and Worle.
Weston super Mare was still a small village until the 19th century when Weston super Mare became a seaside resort, and was connected with local towns and cities by a railway, and two piers were built. The growth continued until the second half of the 20th century, when tourism declined and some local industries closed. A regeneration programme is being undertaken with attractions including the Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare Museum, Grand Pier and an aquarium. The Paddle Steamer Waverley and MV Balmoral offer day sea trips from Knightstone Island to various destinations along the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary. Cultural venues include The Playhouse, the Winter Gardens and Blakehay Theatre.
Owing to the large tidal range in the Bristol Channel, the low tide mark in Weston Bay is about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the seafront. Although the beach itself is sandy, low tide uncovers areas of thick mud, hence the colloquial name, Weston-super-Mud. These mudflats are very dangerous to walk in and are crossed by the mouth of the River Axe. Just to the north of the town of Weston super Mare is Sand Point which marks the lower limit of the Severn Estuary and the start of the Bristol Channel. Weston super Mare is also the site of the Middle Hope biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). In the centre of the town is Ellenborough Park, another SSSI due to the range of plant species found there.
The 2.9-mile-long (4.7 km) 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) gauge Weston-super-Mare Tramways network opened on 12 May 1902. The main route ran from Birnbeck Pier along the sea front to the Sanatorium (now Royal Sands); a branch line ran to the railway station and on to the tram depot in Locking Road. The Bristol and Exeter Railway arrived in Weston-super-Mare on 14 June 1841. This was not the route that serves today's Weston-super-Mare railway station.
Alot to see in ( Weston super Mare - UK ) such as :
Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare
The Helicopter Museum
Birnbeck Pier
Weston-super-Mare Museum
Brean Leisure Park
Lambretta Scooter Museum
Worlebury Hill
Brean Down
Locking Castle
Brean Down Fort
Woodspring Priory
Animal Farm Adventure Park
SeaQuarium Weston
Weston Super Mare Beach
The North Somerset Butterfly House
Brean Down Bird Garden
Water Adventure Play Park
Grove Park
Ashcombe Park
Weston Beach
North Somerset Bird Of Prey Centre
Jill's Garden
Weston Bay
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Green Dragon Pub 03
Tuesday afternoon at Green Dragon - Bridgwater with Dennis Marcio John Reg JR Tony and others 17/09/08
The last Abbot of Glastonbury
Abbot Whiting was one of the few heads of religious communities who stood firm against Henry VIII and the Royal Supremacy; and paid for it with his life, on the Tor which rises above the town.
With the Treasurer of the Abbey John Thorne and its Sacrist Roger James he was dragged on a hurdle to the hill-top and there cruelly executed.
Their quartered bodies were distributed among local towns pour encourager les autres, their heads set up above the Abbey Gate of Glastonbury.
In 1895 Pope Leo XIII beatified the Abbot and his two companions.
Blessed John Thorne, Roger James
By January 1539, Glastonbury was the only monastery left in Somerset, and on 19 September of that year the royal commissioners, Layton, Richard Pollard and Thomas Moyle, arrived there without warning on the orders of Thomas Cromwell.
Voice Kay Wych
Record May 2011 Abbots Kitchen Glastonbury
Abbots Kitchen Glastonbury Sacred Geometry
The dark tale of the last Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, Richard Whiting. Music and Video Peter Vines.
Westonzoyland Church and 'The Monmouth Rebellion of 1685', by Sh.wmv
This church has such significance to the people of Somerset and myself--it was to this church that Cromwell visited and used it as a stable during the Civil War.In 1685 prisoners from the Monmouth Rebellion were also brought here to await their fate.Many rebels died in and around this church--hundreds were hung.As a child I visited here with friends as we cycled into the countryside--my signature as a 10/11 year old will be found within the old visitors book back in the early 1960s. It was brilliant to see the Blake Museum Model of the 'Battle of Sedgemoor' still in one piece as it is very old now but belongs in this beautiful church--I hope they connect the lighting to the model--I loved that feature as a small child when the battle field suddenely 'lite up', bringing the scene to life. The Blake museum in Bridgwater is also well worth a visit where more relics and artefacts of the battle can be seen including skulls with battle damage--also military stuff from the battle of Sedgemoor.
Pawlett Coastal Walk, Part VI, 'The Historic Docks of Dunball' by Sheila, March 31st 2016
I arrive at the historic docks at Dunball to be greeted by ghosts because it was very, very quiet---not the once busy and bustling port of the past with sailors and dockers rushing around---only a few relics---the old steam railway gauge, a few metal things for wrapping the huge ropes around to secure the ships and a modern eating house once a real alehouse for the dockers and tars---Bridgwater and Dunball were internationally known- to the marine world in the past. The Bridgwater Library and Blake Museum will hold much info and images.
50031 `Hood` Intercity Livery @ Kidderminster Depot 20-05-16
50031 `Hood` in Intercity Livery without number or nameplates @ kidderminster Depot on the 20th May 2016...
NEW ORLEANS....VOODOO STILL EXIST!
NEW ORLEANS....VOODOO STILL EXIST!
NEW ORLEANS - is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the Big Easy, it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties.
No city in North America can compete with New Orleans when it comes to culture, food, historic architecture, joie de vivre and tourism options.
The Crescent City has suffered plagues, wars, imperial regime changes and devastating floods. Yet, it always wakes up with a smile on its face. This may be because its inhabitants step to an easy beat first laid down three centuries ago. Moving at this relaxed pace, visitors are delighted by the French Creole elegance of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) or the opulence discovered in a streetcar ride through the Garden District and Uptown.
Anytime of year find live music, amazing Creole and Cajun cuisine, fresh seafood, farmers markets, shopping, nightlife and more. During Mardi Gras season, the city becomes the world’s center. Downtown transforms into an adult playground, while parades in residential areas provide children thrilling entertainment. Each spring, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival moves the focus to the charming Gentilly area and the Fair Grounds Race Course. But no matter the time of year, New Orleans' calendar overflows in celebration.
History
CAFE Du MONDE -The Original Cafe Du Monde Coffee Stand was established in 1862 in the New Orleans French Market. The Cafe is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It closes only on Christmas Day and on the day an occasional Hurricane passes too close to New Orleans.
. Its menu consists of dark roasted Coffee and Chicory, Beignets, White and Chocolate Milk, and fresh squeezed Orange Juice. The coffee is served Black or Au Lait. Au Lait means that it is mixed half and half with hot milk. Beignets are square French -style doughnuts, lavishly covered with powdered sugar. In 1988 Iced Coffee was introduced to the cafe. Soft drinks also made their debut that
BOURBON STREET - Noisy. Raucous. Nocturnal. For many New Orleans visitors, Bourbon Street embodies the life of a party town. The street is lit by neon lights, throbbing with music and decorated by beads and balconies. Named for a royal family in France and not the amber-colored alcohol, Bourbon Street has become a place for revelry of all sorts. With its windows and doors flung open to the wandering crowds, it should be no surprise that the famed sidewalk strolling libation known as the “go cup” was invented on Bourbon Street, according to Tulane University historian Richard Campanella. Many things change in New Orleans, but the color and excitement of Bourbon Street never falters.
ST LOUIS CATHEDRAL - The St. Louis Cathedral is one of New Orleans' most notable landmarks. Few cities in the world are so identified by a building as is New Orleans. The city is instantly recognized by our cathedral and its position overlooking Jackson Square.
This venerable building, its triple steeples towering above its historic neighbors, the Cabildo and the Presbytere - looks down benignly on the green of the Square and General Andrew Jackson on his bronze horse and on the block-long Pontalba Buildings with their lacy ironwork galleries. Truly, this is the heart of old New Orleans.
The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis King of France is the oldest Catholic cathedral in continual use in the United States.
As the caretakers of the Historic place of worship, we constantly battle the elements and the aging of the Cathedral with ongoing conservation and restoration. We invite you to become a Friend of the St. Louis Cathedral and help this national historic landmark remain the centerpiece in the great history of New Orleans!
VOODOO - Every year now, The Voodoo Experience, with its taglines “join the ritual,” and “worship the music,” pegs its calendar to Halloween. This has become a tradition in New Orleans, much like All Saints’ Day, when families head to the graveyards of the French Quarter and beyond to whitewash and sweep the tombs clean and decorate them with fresh flowers.
2015 UK steam locomotive review featuring 60163, 5043 & 61306
Sorry i have been a bit quiet in the last few months. Hopefully i can get out filming again and spend a bit of time on Youtube. Yet another year ending gives me the chance to upload my compilation video. With the WCRC ban at the begining of the year, it certainly has been a tough year for all those who have been involved in mainline steam. I have included some footage from preserved railways as well as on the mainline. The footage includes 44 scenes and 21 different locomotives. The sequences included are:
1. LMS Black five No. 45407 at Aisgill
2. GWR Hall class No. 4965 Rood Ashton hall at Mickleton.
3. LMS Jubilee class No. 45690 Leander at Marley Green.
4. LNER A4 class No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley at Green End NYMR.
5. GWR Hall class No. 4965 Rood Ashton hall at the Hawthorns.
6. SR West Country class No. 34027 Taw Valley at Hay bridge SVR.
7. LMS Black five No. 45407 at Darnholm NYMR.
8. GWR Castle class No. 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe at Lichfield.
9. LMS Coronation class No. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland at Dorridge.
10. LMS Black five No.. 45407 at Water Ark NYMR.
11. LMS Jubilee class No. 45690 Leander at Battlefield.
12. SR West Country class No. 34092 Wells + 34007 Wadebridge at Laverton GWR.
13. GWR Castle class No. 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe at Polesworth.
14. LMS Coronation class No. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland at Hatton north junction.
15. LNER B1 class No. 61306 Mayflower at Norton junction.
16. GWR Manor class No. 7812 Erlestoke manor at Kidderminster, SVR.
17. GWR Castle class No. 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe at Hagley.
18. SR West country class No. 34027 Taw Valley at Bewdley SVR.
19. LNER B1 class No. 61306 Mayflower at Chipping Campden.
20. BR 9F class No. 92178 (92212) at Kinchley lane GCR.
21. GWR Castle class No. 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe at Blakedown.
22. SR West country class No. 34092 Welss + 34007 Wadebridge at Winchcombe GWR.
23. LMS Ivatt class No. 46521 at Swithland GCR.
24. SR Merchant navy class No. 35028 Clan line at Colwich.
25. GWR Castle class No. 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe at Beeston castle.
26. LNER A1 class No. 60163 Tornado at Bridgwater.
27. BR 9F class No. 92178 at Loughborugh GCR.
28. SR West country class No. 34067 Tangmere at Whiteball.
29. SR Merchant navy class No. 35028 Clan line at Waverton.
30. LMS Royal Scot class No. 46115 Scots Guardsman at Pleasington.
31. LNER A1 class No. 60163 Tornado at Cockwood harbour.
32. LNER B1 class No. 61306 Mayflower at Kings Sutton.
33. LMS Royal Scot class No. 46115 Scots Guardsman at Helwith bridge.
34. GWR Hall class No. 4965 Rood Ashton hall at Jewellery quarter.
35. LMS Black five No. 45305 at Quorn and Woodhouse GCR.
36. LNER B1 class No. 61306 Mayflower at Wilmcote.
37. GWR Hall class No. 4965 Rood Ashton hall at Cosford.
38. SR West country class No. 34027 Taw valley at Bewdley SVR.
39. LNER K1 class No. 62005 at Beasdale tunnel.
40. GWR Castle class No. 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe at Shap.
41. LMS Black five No. 45407 at Glenfinnan.
42. LNER A1 class No. 60163 Tornado at Little Rock SVR.
43. LNER B1 class No. 61306 at Warwick.
44. LMS Coronation class No. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland.
I wasn't expecting the video to be over 25 minutes long, it is definitely worth sticking with as there are a huge number of interesting sequences. I certainly hope you enjoy it. Hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching. Mery Christmas and a happy new year to all. Please subscribe if you haven't done already. Thank you.
Colas 47739, XC HST, DRS 37s & DBS 66 at Abbotswood Junction, Worcester 10th Apr 2013
A few movements on the afternoon of 10th April 2013 at Abbotswood Junction outside Worcester. In order of appearance;
43304 & 43306
1S51 Plymouth - Glasgow Central
47739 'Robin of Templecombe'
6Z47 Cardiff Canton Sidings - Crewe Basford Hall
66154
6E86 Portbury - Ratcliffe Power Station
37603 & 37409
6M67 Bridgewater F.D. - Crewe (Nuclear Flasks)
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Oliver Cromwell | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
00:04:13 1 Early years
00:07:21 1.1 Marriage and family
00:09:22 1.2 Crisis and recovery
00:12:32 2 Member of Parliament: 1628–29 and 1640–42
00:15:03 3 Military commander: 1642–46
00:15:16 3.1 English Civil War begins
00:16:38 3.2 Marston Moor 1644
00:18:56 3.3 New Model Army
00:20:03 3.4 Battle of Naseby 1645
00:21:37 3.5 Cromwell's military style
00:22:51 4 Politics: 1647–49
00:25:16 4.1 Second Civil War
00:28:13 4.2 King tried and executed
00:30:33 5 Establishment of the Commonwealth: 1649
00:33:28 6 Irish campaign: 1649–1650
00:39:43 7 Debate over Cromwell's effect on Ireland
00:47:41 8 Scottish campaign: 1650–51
00:47:53 8.1 Scots proclaim Charles II as King
00:49:00 8.2 Battle of Dunbar
00:50:06 8.3 Battle of Worcester
00:51:29 8.4 Conclusion
00:52:55 9 Return to England and dissolution of the Rump Parliament: 1651–53
00:54:53 10 Establishment of Barebone's Parliament: 1653
00:56:43 11 The Protectorate: 1653–58
01:08:21 12 Death and posthumous execution
01:12:11 13 Political reputation
01:17:35 14 Monuments and posthumous honours
01:21:03 15 Title as Lord Protector and arms
01:21:27 15.1 Arms
01:21:35 16 In popular culture
01:21:45 17 See also
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Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 – 3 September 1658) was an English military and political leader. He served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland and of the dominions thereto belonging from 1653 until his death, acting simultaneously as head of state and head of government of the new republic.
Cromwell was born into the middle gentry to a family descended from the sister of King Henry VIII's minister Thomas Cromwell. Little is known of the first 40 years of his life, as only four of his personal letters survive along with a summary of a speech that he delivered in 1628. He became an Independent Puritan after undergoing a religious conversion in the 1630s, taking a generally tolerant view towards the many Protestant sects of his period. He was an intensely religious man, a self-styled Puritan Moses, and he fervently believed that God was guiding his victories. He was elected Member of Parliament for Huntingdon in 1628 and for Cambridge in the Short (1640) and Long (1640–1649) Parliaments. He entered the English Civil Wars on the side of the Roundheads or Parliamentarians, nicknamed Old Ironsides. He demonstrated his ability as a commander and was quickly promoted from leading a single cavalry troop to being one of the principal commanders of the New Model Army, playing an important role under General Sir Thomas Fairfax in the defeat of the Royalist (Cavalier) forces.
Cromwell was one of the signatories of King Charles I's death warrant in 1649, and he dominated the short-lived Commonwealth of England as a member of the Rump Parliament (1649–1653). He was selected to take command of the English campaign in Ireland in 1649–1650. Cromwell's forces defeated the Confederate and Royalist coalition in Ireland and occupied the country, bringing to an end the Irish Confederate Wars. During this period, a series of Penal Laws were passed against Roman Catholics (a significant minority in England and Scotland but the vast majority in Ireland), and a substantial amount of their land was confiscated. Cromwell also led a campaign against the Scottish army between 1650 and 1651.
On 20 April 1653, he dismissed the Rump Parliament by force, setting up a short-lived nominated assembly known as Barebone's Parliament before being invited by his fellow leaders to rule as Lord Protector of England (which included Wales at the time), Scotland, and Ireland from 16 December 1653. As a ruler, he executed an aggressive and effective foreign policy. He died from natural causes in 1658 and wa ...