This my retelling of the story of England, which is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There... more
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In 1647 The New Model Army became a battleground between Independant and Presbyterian factions. Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell were... more
In June 1646 Charles' path had taken him to the Scots, on the hope he could persuade them to put... more
The Levellers were not an organized, structured politial party or pressure group. They were a loose association of radicals who... more
In one sense this is a Tale of Two Cities - Oxford and London, HQs of King and Parliament. But... more
Charles options in 1645 were increasingly limited, as Fairfax and Cromwell closed down garrison after garison, and parliament defeated the few... more
17th Century was a century of change and revolution, a world beautifully described in the a rich and varied book,... more
After Naseby, Fairfax took the New Model on the Western Campaign, to deal with the last remaining significant royalist army... more
We come to 1645, and the first test of the New Model Army. To Charles and Rupert this was an... more
Despite the realities of the strategic situation, parliament and people were deeply discouraged by the failures of the Lostwithial and... more
Excavations in Suffolk near Sutton Hoo have revealed fascinating news about the royal centre at Rendlesham, active from 570 to... more
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