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24 September 2014

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Battleground pictures

Powick bridge

Take a look at some of the key places in the battle of Worcester. Click on the small image to get a bigger version

SEE ALSO

Battle map
Battle timeline
Battle pictures
Charles' army
Cromwell's army
What happened afterwards
Charles II - TV series

WEB LINKS

Commandery Civil War museum
Sealed Knot
English Civil War Society
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FACTS

The Battle of Worcester took place of September the 3rd 1651

It was between a largely Scottish army under Charles II and the Parliamentary forces under Oliver Cromwell

After losing the battle Charles was forced to flee for his life.

Many of the Scottish soldiers who survived the battle were transported to America

Click on the image to get a larger picture

	Powick Bridge over the River Teme just outside Worcester. defended by the Scots and the subject of fierce fighting.

See also: Battle commemorative plaque. Memorial to the Scottish Dead. Powick meadows.

	The view from Fort Royal, a key position overlooking the city. It was held by the Scots and capured by the Parliamentarians.

See also: The Commandery. City Walls. King Charles House.

	See the panoramic 360 degree view that Charles II had from the top of Worcester cathedral.

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