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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 1d

Join us on Halloween night for spooky tours of Huntingdon's haunted Town Hall... but beware as some of the stories will come to life... more details and bookings at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/hallo... 👻🎃💀

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 1d

We're delighted to have received funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social as part of the latest round of Museum Resilience Funding. This will not only help support our existing activity but develop new programmes over the coming months! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Museums in East of England get over £2m in government funding

The museums minister says the money will help preserve jobs at heritage attractions.

www.bbc.co.uk

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 6d

We have a new YouTube video! This tells the story of two Sandwiches - the man who became Earl of Sandwich and the earl who invented the sandwich, both of whom were tied to #Huntingdon. Find out their remarkable (and scandalous) stories at: youtube.com/watch?v=GOuN...

Sandwiches and Scandals: A Tale of Two Montagues

YouTube video by Cromwell Museum

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 6d

Last chance to see this weekend! 😀
Our current exhibit on the battle that changed Britain finishes on Sunday. www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 8d

The Cromwell Museum Trust is looking for new trustees who are between the ages of 18-30! If you're interested, we are holding a free info session on Thurs 2 Oct at the Cromwell Museum - drop in between 4-6pm to meet us and find out more. www.cromwellmuseum.org/about-us/bec...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 21d

Last chance to see our current exhibit, which tells the story of the battle that changed British history! Exhibit finishes on 5 October, so don't miss out! Discover more at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 21d

Last chance to see our current exhibit, which tells the story of the battle that changed British history! Exhibit finishes on 5 October, so don't miss out! Discover more at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 22d

Join us next Tuesday evening, 23 September, for one of our popular guided walks exploring 17th century Huntingdon, including royal visits, a Civil War battle, witch trials, Pepys and (of course) the Cromwell family. More details and bookings at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 25d

Join us next Tuesday, 16 September, for an evening walk around the historic Huntingdonshire town of St Ives to explore what the town was like in the 1600s and Cromwell's connections to it. More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 27d

The Cromwell Museum Trust is looking for new trustees who are between the ages of 18-30, and who are enthusiastic, ambitious and committed!
If this could be you, click here to find out more and how to apply for the opportunity: www.cromwellmuseum.org/about-us/bec...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · Sep 8

This Saturday, 13 September, join us for a free Heritage Open Days tour of Huntingdon Town Hall, including the grand 18th century assembly room and historic courts, with tales of past trials. Places are limited; book now to avoid disappointment at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/hunti...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · Sep 4

Support our work by becoming a member for just £25. In return, get access to a quarterly newsletter, invitations to exclusive events, and a discount on event tickets and in our shop. Find out more and become a member here: shop.cromwellmuseum.org/products/cro...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our #objectoftheweek is this painted silk banner in our collection, a rare survival from Cromwell's state funeral - he died #OnThisDay 3 September 1658. This is one of only 4 such banners that survive of the more than a thousand that were made. #17thCentury

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The Cromwell Association @cromwellorg.bsky.social · Sep 3

On this date in 1650, Cromwell and the New Model Army secured a decisive victory against a Scottish royalist army at Dunbar. Exactly a year later, he defeated Charles II's army at Worcester. Ironically, the date of his death in 1658 was also September 3rd.

DUNBAR 1650 BATTLEFIELD – Where Cromwell broke the Covenanters

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 28

Samuel Pepys has joined the ranks of our brick minifigures thanks to our friends @unitedbricks! The famous diarist comes supplied with his own quill and parchment. Pick up your own Pepys today at shop.cromwellmuseum.org/products/civ...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 28

For Heritage Open Days, explore historic Huntingdon Town Hall on Saturday 13 September with a free curator-led tour of the 18th century assembly rooms and courts. Places are limited; book now to avoid disappointment! More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/hunti...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join us at Huntingdon Town Hall tomorrow afternoon for our last Workshop Wednesday of the summer! Drop in and make your own clay medal in this FREE activity.

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 24

Britain's shortest battle? Discover the story of the 'Battle' of Huntingdon that took place #OnThisDay 24 August 1645 in our latest YouTube video at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HKl...

Britain's Shortest Ever Battle? The Battle of Huntingdon 1645

YouTube video by Cromwell Museum

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join us this Tuesday evening, 26 August, for one of our popular guided walks exploring 17th century Huntingdon, including royal visits, a Civil War battle, witch trials, Pepys and (of course) the Cromwell family. More details and bookings at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join us this Tuesday evening, 26 August, for one of our popular guided walks exploring 17th century Huntingdon, including royal visits, a Civil War battle, witch trials, Pepys and (of course) the Cromwell family. More details and bookings at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 24

Britain's shortest battle? Discover the story of the 'Battle' of Huntingdon that took place #OnThisDay 24 August 1645 in our latest YouTube video at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HKl...

Britain's Shortest Ever Battle? The Battle of Huntingdon 1645

YouTube video by Cromwell Museum

www.youtube.com

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 23

We do indeed talk about that - including the story of (thus far) the only named women who were victims of the massacre at Farndon after the battle.

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 22

We're open this Bank Holiday weekend 10am - 4pm, with the chance to see our latest exhibit, which tells the story of the battle that changed British history! Discover more at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 22

#OnThisDay 22 August 1642 King Charles I raised his standard outside Nottingham Castle. This is often regarded as the 'official' start of the First #EnglishCivilWar; in reality there had been military actions, fighting & casualties for the preceding few months. #17thCentury #OTD

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join us next Tuesday evening, 26 August, for one of our popular guided walks exploring 17th century Huntingdon, including royal visits, a Civil War battle, witch trials, Pepys and (of course) the Cromwell family. More details and bookings at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...

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