A collage of the Battle of Worcester, the final battle of the English Civil War, when Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army defeated King Charles II's Cavaliers on 3 September 1651. Overlooking the River Severn, the City of Worcester in Worcestershire, England, supported the Parliamentary cause before the outbreak of civil war in 1642, but was city was swiftly occupied by the Royalists, as Royalist power collapsed Worcester was placed under siege finally surrendering on 23 July, bringing the first civil war to a close in Worcestershire. After the battle Charles II eventually escaped to France.
A collage of the Battle of Worcester, the final battle of the English Civil War, where Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army defeated King Charles II's Cavaliers on 3 September 1651. Overlooking the River Severn, the City of Worcester in Worcestershire, England, supported the Parliamentary cause before the outbreak of civil war in 1642, but was city was swiftly occupied by the Royalists, but as Royalist power collapsed in May 1646, Worcester was placed under siege finally surrendering on 23 July, bringing the first civil war to a close in Worcestershire. In the Battle of Worcester Charles II was easily defeated by Cromwell's forces and Charles II eventually escaped to France.
Size: 3710px × 4956px
Location: City of Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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