Event

A New Tour for Leicester’s Guildhall, The Civil War.

20th May
The Guildhall, Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ
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King Charles I thought that he had a divine right to rule without a Parliament.  

The English civil war broke out and there was a series of battles between the Kings army, the Cavaliers and the Roundheads who wanted Charles to rule with a parliament.

Leicester supported the Parliamentarians and in May 1665, King Charles I decided to march into Leicester.

On this special tour you can find out why this happened and why it was a significant event for Leicester and for the Guildhall.

Performances

11:30 to 12:30 - Tuesday 20th May

13:00 to 14:00 - Tuesday 20th May

14:30 to 15:30 - Tuesday 20th May

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The Guildhall
Guildhall Lane
Leicester
LE1 5FQ
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