Civil War Episodes

Civil war

The Civil War of the 17th century turned life upside down for people all over the British Isles. As Charles I and Parliament fought bitterly for control, ordinary men and women were sucked into the conflict and families were ripped apart: brother fighting brother, father battling son, neighbour against neighbour.

The history of... re-enacting battles

Wolf Hall and medieval civil war. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

'Portrait of Oliver Cromwell', (c1653?).

Oliver Cromwell: Hero or Villain?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A depiction of the battle of Naseby

Did Roundheads and Cavaliers really dress so differently?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Marston Moor, near York, was the site of the greatest battles of the Civil War – the battle of Marston. (Photo by English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

History explorer: the Civil War. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Chepstow Castle', C1770S.

The LibraryWales in the Civil War: the last refuge of monarchy. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Woodcutting depicting the beheading of Charles I. (Photo by The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images)

Britain’s civil wars: the 15 key moments. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Cromwell's words, Richard's crusades and the 1930s. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A portrait of Oliver Cromwell

Putting words into Cromwell’s mouth. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.