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1645 – The Siege Of Leicester By Mathew Morris.

26th May
The Guildhall, Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ
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In a bloody eight days in May 1645 the Royalist army commanded by King Charles I attacked and brutally sacked Leicester.

The siege, compared by contemporaries to the sack of Magdeburg, had a lasting impact on the town, outraged the nation, and contributed significantly to Charles I's downfall and eventual execution.

Now, archaeological evidence from excavations in Leicester is helping us to re-evaluate what happened.

Join archaeologist Mathew Morris to find out more about the fascinating and bloody story of the siege of Leicester.

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14:00 to 15:00 - Tuesday 26th May

  • Standard: £5
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The Guildhall
Guildhall Lane
Leicester
LE1 5FQ
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