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The scene setter narrative of Prince Rupert & the massacre at Birmingham continues to be open to debate, but the strength of this film lies in the reconstruction of Fox's activities & some explanation of local garrisons.
The format works well.
Very informative.
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The West Midlands in the Civil Wars
‘Tinker Fox: Birmingham’s Roundhead Brigand’ brings to life the civil war experiences of Fox, scornfully nicknamed 'the Jovial Tinker' by his royalist enemies.
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Very informative - thank you
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The West Midlands in the Civil Wars
‘Tinker Fox: Birmingham’s Roundhead Brigand’ brings to life the civil war experiences of Fox, scornfully nicknamed 'the Jovial Tinker' by his royalist enemies.
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There is such gross bias in this: "Rupert's men cut through the town in an orgy of death and destruction."
30 Royalists soldiers died, 14 Parliamentarians—40 taken PoWs. Just 17 civilian deaths—some fighting alongside the soldiers—by Parliamentarian accounts, 1 by Royalist ones.
NEW FILM
The West Midlands in the Civil Wars
‘Tinker Fox: Birmingham’s Roundhead Brigand’ brings to life the civil war experiences of Fox, scornfully nicknamed 'the Jovial Tinker' by his royalist enemies.
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NEW FILM
The West Midlands in the Civil Wars
‘Tinker Fox: Birmingham’s Roundhead Brigand’ brings to life the civil war experiences of Fox, scornfully nicknamed 'the Jovial Tinker' by his royalist enemies.
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Jun 10
What a fascinating glimpse into 1685. I love how the Highland setting makes the whole story feel even more dramatic.
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I really did enjoy it. Some fascinating parallels with my own 18thC interests
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THIS! A really captivating account of Royalist Newark, (and a fascinating glimpse into a genuinely popular and patriotic conservatism, of a proudly independent variety. )
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Revealing Royalist experiences during the Sieges of Newark-on-Trent
Staunchly Royalist, the town was besieged three times before finally surrendering.
@JadeJesty_ @pembroke1347 discusses daily life and death, in the besieged town. worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/…
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Jun 5
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Tune in to learn more about the role of the lower ranks in Newark-on-Trent and the Royalist cause! #twitterstorians
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Revealing Royalist experiences during the Sieges of Newark-on-Trent
Staunchly Royalist, the town was besieged three times before finally surrendering.
@JadeJesty_ @pembroke1347 discusses daily life and death, in the besieged town. worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/…
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Many thanks to Simon Marsh of @battleftrust for an excellent talk last night on Civil War artillery; our last spring online lecture is next Wednesday, 10 June, when Patrick Little of @HistParl will be talking on Cromwellian Court Culture: details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/…
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Schools’ History Conference 2026
@Cromwellorg
25th June 2026
Leading academic historians Peter Gaunt @uochester, Edward Vallance @RoehamptonUni, Jonathan Fitzgibbons @unilincoln & Ismini Pells @OxLifelongLearn debate key topics from the A-Level syllabus.
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Schools’ History Conference 2026
@Cromwellorg
25th June 2026
Leading academic historians Peter Gaunt @uochester, Edward Vallance @RoehamptonUni, Jonathan Fitzgibbons @unilincoln & Ismini Pells @OxLifelongLearn debate key topics from the A-Level syllabus.
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William Cavendish Duke of Newcastle
The foremost Royalist General?
Cavendish was granted greater powers than any other regional Royalist commander. Prof Hopper reveals how circumstances prevented him from fully exploiting this opportunity.
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Huge thanks to Richard Blakemore for a superb talk last night - our next online lecture is next Wednesday, 3 June, when Simon Marsh of @battleftrust will be talking on Civil War artillery. More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/…
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FREE LIVE WEBCAST
25 June 2026
@Cromwellorg
Topics from A-Level syllabus:
- Was Charles I a defender of the English Constitution?
- Was the New Model Army a tool of liberation?
- Was the collapse of the Protectorate caused by the death of Cromwell?
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LIVE WEBCAST
Schools’ History Conference 2026
@Cromwellorg
Thursday 25th June 2026 10.00 - 13.00 hours
Leading academic historians debate key topics from the A-Level syllabus.
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Piracy of an Empire
Divorcing fact from fiction
Pantomime villains, box office gold and famous figures, pirates are familiar stereotypes.
@historywomble discusses the significance of the role pirates played in forging Britain’s maritime empire.
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