The Cromwell Museum
@cromwellmuseum.bsky.social
World's best collection of items on life & times of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), telling his story 'warts and all'. "National Museum in a Matchbox". Huntingdon, UK
www.cromwellmuseum.org
www.cromwellmuseum.org
There's only one week left to order from our online shop in time for Christmas! Choose from our festive selection of Christmas cards, wide selection of toys and books, or pick up one of our exclusive civil war mini brick figurines for the perfect stocking stuffer. shop.cromwellmuseum.org
December 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
There's only one week left to order from our online shop in time for Christmas! Choose from our festive selection of Christmas cards, wide selection of toys and books, or pick up one of our exclusive civil war mini brick figurines for the perfect stocking stuffer. shop.cromwellmuseum.org
For centuries shoes were ‘straight lasted’: no right or left shoes, people swapped their shoes around to ensure even wear! Painful… For more on 17th century clothing visit our new free exhibition ‘Stitching the Nation’. #17thCentury www.cromwellmuseum.org
December 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
For centuries shoes were ‘straight lasted’: no right or left shoes, people swapped their shoes around to ensure even wear! Painful… For more on 17th century clothing visit our new free exhibition ‘Stitching the Nation’. #17thCentury www.cromwellmuseum.org
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To tie in with our exhibit on 1600s fashion, in January we have workshops available for adults where you can discover and experiment with the dyes that were used 350 years ago. Don't miss this unusual opportunity for hands-on history! More details at: www.eventbrite.com/e/period-dye...
December 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
To tie in with our exhibit on 1600s fashion, in January we have workshops available for adults where you can discover and experiment with the dyes that were used 350 years ago. Don't miss this unusual opportunity for hands-on history! More details at: www.eventbrite.com/e/period-dye...
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Our final autumn online lecture is thus Thursday, 11 December, in which Professor Holly Brewer will be looking at the growth of the slave trade in the mid-1600s and how this was refelected in portraits of the period. More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/slave...
December 8, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Our final autumn online lecture is thus Thursday, 11 December, in which Professor Holly Brewer will be looking at the growth of the slave trade in the mid-1600s and how this was refelected in portraits of the period. More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/slave...
To tie in with our exhibit on 1600s fashion, in January we have workshops available for adults where you can discover and experiment with the dyes that were used 350 years ago. Don't miss this unusual opportunity for hands-on history! More details at: www.eventbrite.com/e/period-dye...
December 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
To tie in with our exhibit on 1600s fashion, in January we have workshops available for adults where you can discover and experiment with the dyes that were used 350 years ago. Don't miss this unusual opportunity for hands-on history! More details at: www.eventbrite.com/e/period-dye...
Our final autumn online lecture is thus Thursday, 11 December, in which Professor Holly Brewer will be looking at the growth of the slave trade in the mid-1600s and how this was refelected in portraits of the period. More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/slave...
December 8, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Our final autumn online lecture is thus Thursday, 11 December, in which Professor Holly Brewer will be looking at the growth of the slave trade in the mid-1600s and how this was refelected in portraits of the period. More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/slave...
Did you know #OnThisDay in 1648, there was a military coup in England? Known as Pride’s Purge, soldiers from the New Modelled Army excluded moderate MPs from Parliament, leaving more radical MPs to take action against Charles I, leading to his trial and execution in January 1649.
#EnglishCivilWar
#EnglishCivilWar
December 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Did you know #OnThisDay in 1648, there was a military coup in England? Known as Pride’s Purge, soldiers from the New Modelled Army excluded moderate MPs from Parliament, leaving more radical MPs to take action against Charles I, leading to his trial and execution in January 1649.
#EnglishCivilWar
#EnglishCivilWar
This Thursday evening, 4 December, join us for the next of our online autumn lectures, as @1642Author discusses the career of the most famous cavalier, Prince Rupert of the Rhine. Talk available live or recorded for ticket holders. More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/princ...
December 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
This Thursday evening, 4 December, join us for the next of our online autumn lectures, as @1642Author discusses the career of the most famous cavalier, Prince Rupert of the Rhine. Talk available live or recorded for ticket holders. More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/princ...
Unfortunately this weekend's 'Royal Fashion' event will be postponed as our performers are unwell.
We hope they recover soon, and will be rescheduling this event for early in the new year.
In the meantime, apologies for any disappointment caused!
We hope they recover soon, and will be rescheduling this event for early in the new year.
In the meantime, apologies for any disappointment caused!
December 3, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Unfortunately this weekend's 'Royal Fashion' event will be postponed as our performers are unwell.
We hope they recover soon, and will be rescheduling this event for early in the new year.
In the meantime, apologies for any disappointment caused!
We hope they recover soon, and will be rescheduling this event for early in the new year.
In the meantime, apologies for any disappointment caused!
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Tomorrow, 3 December, we have a very special evening event with a rare showing of the iconic 1981 drama 'A last visitor for Mr Hugh Peter' based on the last night of the regicide & Cromwell's preacher, introduced by historian @johnwrees.bsky.social. Details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/a-las...
December 2, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Looking forward to introducing this…
Tomorrow, 3 December, we have a very special evening event with a rare showing of the iconic 1981 drama 'A last visitor for Mr Hugh Peter' based on the last night of the regicide & Cromwell's preacher, introduced by historian @johnwrees.bsky.social. Details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/a-las...
December 2, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Tomorrow, 3 December, we have a very special evening event with a rare showing of the iconic 1981 drama 'A last visitor for Mr Hugh Peter' based on the last night of the regicide & Cromwell's preacher, introduced by historian @johnwrees.bsky.social. Details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/a-las...
Next Thursday evening, 4 December, join us for the next of our online autumn lectures, as @1642Author discusses the career of the most famous cavalier, Prince Rupert of the Rhine. Talk available live or recorded for ticket holders. More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/princ...
November 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Next Thursday evening, 4 December, join us for the next of our online autumn lectures, as @1642Author discusses the career of the most famous cavalier, Prince Rupert of the Rhine. Talk available live or recorded for ticket holders. More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/princ...
Just a week away from a very special evening event on 3 December when we have a rare showing of the iconic 1981 drama 'A last visitor for Mr Hugh Peter' based on the last night of the regicide & preacher, introduced by historian @johnwrees.bsky.social . Details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/a-las...
November 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Just a week away from a very special evening event on 3 December when we have a rare showing of the iconic 1981 drama 'A last visitor for Mr Hugh Peter' based on the last night of the regicide & preacher, introduced by historian @johnwrees.bsky.social . Details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/a-las...
Do you enjoy public speaking and engaging children and young people with history? Join our enthusiastic team of Learning Volunteers! Find out more here: www.cromwellmuseum.org/volunteer-wi...
November 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Do you enjoy public speaking and engaging children and young people with history? Join our enthusiastic team of Learning Volunteers! Find out more here: www.cromwellmuseum.org/volunteer-wi...
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Enjoyed a GREAT online talk – organised by the @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social – this evening by Edward Davis about his two-volume biography of the Earl of Manchester www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw... Some fantastic-looking events coming up too!
November 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Enjoyed a GREAT online talk – organised by the @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social – this evening by Edward Davis about his two-volume biography of the Earl of Manchester www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw... Some fantastic-looking events coming up too!
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Looking forward to introducing this…
On Wednesday 3 December we have a very special evening event, with a rare showing of the iconic 1981 drama 'A last visitor for Mr Hugh Peter' based on the last night of the regicide and preacher, introduced by historian @johnwrees.bsky.social. Details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/a-las...
November 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Looking forward to introducing this…
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On Wednesday 3 December we have a very special evening event, with a rare showing of the iconic 1981 drama 'A last visitor for Mr Hugh Peter' based on the last night of the regicide and preacher, introduced by historian @johnwrees.bsky.social. Details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/a-las...
November 19, 2025 at 10:31 AM
On Wednesday 3 December we have a very special evening event, with a rare showing of the iconic 1981 drama 'A last visitor for Mr Hugh Peter' based on the last night of the regicide and preacher, introduced by historian @johnwrees.bsky.social. Details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/a-las...
On Wednesday 3 December we have a very special evening event, with a rare showing of the iconic 1981 drama 'A last visitor for Mr Hugh Peter' based on the last night of the regicide and preacher, introduced by historian @johnwrees.bsky.social. Details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/a-las...
November 19, 2025 at 10:31 AM
On Wednesday 3 December we have a very special evening event, with a rare showing of the iconic 1981 drama 'A last visitor for Mr Hugh Peter' based on the last night of the regicide and preacher, introduced by historian @johnwrees.bsky.social. Details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/a-las...
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This Thursday sees the second of our online lectures, with Edward Davis giving a different perspective from his new biography on the military career of the Second Earl of Manchester during the Civil Wars. More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
November 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
This Thursday sees the second of our online lectures, with Edward Davis giving a different perspective from his new biography on the military career of the Second Earl of Manchester during the Civil Wars. More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
This Thursday sees the second of our online lectures, with Edward Davis giving a different perspective from his new biography on the military career of the Second Earl of Manchester during the Civil Wars. More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
November 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
This Thursday sees the second of our online lectures, with Edward Davis giving a different perspective from his new biography on the military career of the Second Earl of Manchester during the Civil Wars. More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
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Just caught up with very interesting talk by David Smith for @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social on the various screen portrayals of Cromwell (including #PatrickWymark in THE CRUEL NECESSITY) and how changes in society may have affected those representations.
November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Just caught up with very interesting talk by David Smith for @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social on the various screen portrayals of Cromwell (including #PatrickWymark in THE CRUEL NECESSITY) and how changes in society may have affected those representations.
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Our new exhibit 'Stitching the Nation: Fashion in Times of Turmoil' is now open, looking at how what we wore was affected by the turmoil of the mid-1600s. It includes rare surviving items kindly loaned to us - more details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/stitc...
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Our new exhibit 'Stitching the Nation: Fashion in Times of Turmoil' is now open, looking at how what we wore was affected by the turmoil of the mid-1600s. It includes rare surviving items kindly loaned to us - more details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/stitc...
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This Thursday sees the first of our autumn online lecture series; 4 top historians on aspects of the 1600s, the first being Dr David Smith on how Cromwell and the Civil Wars have been depicted in films and TV drama. Book now at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
This Thursday sees the first of our autumn online lecture series; 4 top historians on aspects of the 1600s, the first being Dr David Smith on how Cromwell and the Civil Wars have been depicted in films and TV drama. Book now at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
This Thursday sees the first of our autumn online lecture series; 4 top historians on aspects of the 1600s, the first being Dr David Smith on how Cromwell and the Civil Wars have been depicted in films and TV drama. Book now at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
This Thursday sees the first of our autumn online lecture series; 4 top historians on aspects of the 1600s, the first being Dr David Smith on how Cromwell and the Civil Wars have been depicted in films and TV drama. Book now at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
Our new exhibit 'Stitching the Nation: Fashion in Times of Turmoil' is now open, looking at how what we wore was affected by the turmoil of the mid-1600s. It includes rare surviving items kindly loaned to us - more details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/stitc...
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Our new exhibit 'Stitching the Nation: Fashion in Times of Turmoil' is now open, looking at how what we wore was affected by the turmoil of the mid-1600s. It includes rare surviving items kindly loaned to us - more details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/stitc...