The English Civil War
England's Civil War Period of the 16th to 18th Centuries.
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31st Jul 2021 - A derisive term from The English Civil War (and in used around 1642), a Roundhead was a supporter of Parliament (and thus against the Monarchy of King …
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31st Jul 2021 - The opposite derisive term to “Roundhead”, a “Cavalier” was a supporter of the Royalist Movement (and Charles I). Favoring sup …
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31st Jul 2021 - With the advent of gunpowder and early firearms, Armor for use as a protective measure on the battlefield, had waned into almost non-existence. Still, …
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31st Jul 2021 -
First used in 1643, The “Pocket Bible” was devised by English Civil War Leader Oliver Cromwell. Devoutly religious, Cromwell used d …
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31st Jul 2021 - Lasting from 1642 until 1651, The English Civil War was a series of internal struggles of the English Peoples, regarding their continued governance by …
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31st Jul 2021 - In unofficial use from 1643 to 1660, The Loyalist Flag incorporated The St. George Cross Flag and The Cross of St. Andrews (side by side). Designed by …
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31st Jul 2021 - The term “Trained Band” was indicative to England (and later early Colonial America). Their origins were born of The English Civil Wars of …
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31st Jul 2021 - Originally born of the Civilian fashion of Headwear seen in the 17th Century, the so named “Cavalier” Hat was actually known as a “S …
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31st Jul 2021 - The “Sealed Knot” was a 17th Century clandestine (Secret) Organization, created and funded by exiled Heir Presumptive to The Throne of Eng …