Booth's Uprising
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Booth's Uprising, also known as Booth's Rebellion or the Cheshire Rising of 1659, was an unsuccessful attempt in August 1659 to restore Charles II of England. Centred on North West England and led by George Booth, it took place during the political turmoil that followed the resignation of Richard Cromwell as head of The Protectorate.
Charles I at his trial, January 1649; many MPs strongly opposed his prosecution for treason.
Lord John Belasyse, one of the leaders of the Sealed Knot
Portrait by Lely thought to be of Sir George Booth.
James Compton, 3rd Earl of Northampton FRS, was an English peer, politician and author, who fought for the Royalists during the First English Civil War.
