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Cirencester and the Civil War
A Town Walk with William Cooper
The momentous events of the first week of February in 1643 were to greatly influence the lives of local citizens for the next two and a half years. Hundreds lost their lives and property. Join William Cooper from the Civic Society to explore Cirencester, a town which King Charles I found too attractive to ignore. William will describe the lead up to and course of military action and the efforts of the towns people to defend themselves against Royalist attack.
The momentous events of the first week of February in 1643 were to greatly influence the lives of local citizens for the next two and a half years. Hundreds lost their lives and property. Join William Cooper from the Civic Society to explore Cirencester, a town which King Charles I found too attractive to ignore. William will describe the lead up to and course of military action and the efforts of the towns people to defend themselves against Royalist attack.
Saturday 23rd August, 11am
Cost: £5.65 or £5 for season-ticket holders. Booking essential.
Cost: £5.65 or £5 for season-ticket holders. Booking essential.
Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 2BX
Sat 23 Aug 2014
Website:
www.coriniummuseum.org
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