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Battle of Naseby

Episode 3 of 6

Richard Holmes visits Britain's historical sites. He travels to Naseby, where, in 1645, King Charles I lost the decisive battle of the English Civil War.

In 1645, Charles I lost his struggle against parliament during the decisive clash of the English Civil War. Professor Richard Holmes follows the campaign that led to the Battle of Naseby, starting at the king's headquarters in Oxford. On the battlefield itself, he is able to touch the past, as metal detectors unearth musket balls buried for more than 350 years. Members of the Sealed Knot Civil War Reconstruction Society demonstrate the lethal power of the musket and the pike.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 29 May 2024 19:30

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Role Contributor
Presenter Richard Holmes
Director Keith Sheather
Series Producer Mark Fielder

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