History West Midlands

19/10/2023

Religious divisions between the three kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland were a fundamental cause of the Civil Wars and throughout the interregnum

19/10/2023

It's safe to say we're truly amazed at the difference between these before and after shots at

Thanks to the amazing work from Nick Cox Architects and the stained glass detailing at St Phillips Cathedral has been given a new lease of life!

We can't wait to see the end results!

19/10/2023

Congratulations to the Red House Glass Cone
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11/07/2023

11/07/2023

11/07/2023

Visit Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle and discover over 1000 years of history!

11/07/2023

Discover a new way to explore online the most historically interesting, rare, and unusual records held at The National Archives.

11/07/2023

Are you insterested in discovering Staffordshire's long history and exploring the treasures of our collections along the way?

To find out more, visit:
https://ow.ly/EECV50P4Uy1

11/07/2023

Looking for something to do after work?
The Back to Backs has started offering twilight tours every Tuesday until the end of August. These tours let you experience the houses at sunset.
These tours run every half an hour from 1 until 6 o'clock. They can be booked on the National Trust website.

11/07/2023

06/07/2023

Causes. Conflicts. Consequences. People, events and ideas of the British Civil Wars explored and explained by leading historians.

26/06/2023

The British Civil Wars touched every man, woman and child in Britain and its effects were felt for decades after the conflict ended in 1652. During the

24/06/2023

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We’re opening a new 1940s-60s high street complete with a record shop, butchers, hairdressers and newsagent.

Meet a whole host of new historic characters and experience the post-war period like never before as we delve into more recent history from Saturday 8 July! 🤩

24/06/2023

15/06/2023

NEW PODCAST SERIES - Charles I: The road to ex*****on.

How culpable was Charles I in causing the British Civil Wars?
Why did Royalists lose the Civil War?
Why was Charles I executed?

Answering these questions are two noted historians, Edward Vallance, University of Roehampton and Professor Andrew Hopper, University of Oxford.

https://www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/podcast-series/charles-i-the-road-to-ex*****on/

15/06/2023

Available now - New podcast series - Step-by-step guide: Understanding the British Civil Wars www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk