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.
Tour dates:
Tuesday 6th May; 11;30am,1pm & 2:30pm
Tuesday 20th May; 11;30am, 1pm & 2:30pm.
Tours are free - donations welcome.
Pre-book: www.leicestermuseums.org
Tel: 0116 253 2569
A New Tour for Leicester’s Guildhall, The Civil War. (6 May 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Tuesday | 11:30 | - 12:30 |
13:00 | - 14:00 | |
14:30 | - 15:30 |
A New Tour for Leicester’s Guildhall, The Civil War. (20 May 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Tuesday | 11:30 | - 12:30 |
13:00 | - 14:00 | |
14:30 | - 15:30 |
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