Levellers
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The Levellers were a political movement active during the English Civil War who were committed to popular sovereignty, extended suffrage, equality before the law and religious tolerance. The hallmark
Commemoration plaque for two Levellers in Gloucester Green, Oxford.
Plaque commemorating three Levellers shot at the command of Oliver Cromwell in Burford.
New Model Army
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The New Model Army or New Modelled Army was a standing army formed in 1645 by the Parliamentarians during the First English Civil War, then disbanded after the Stuart Restoration in 1660. It differed
Levellers
…the start of the Second Civil War (1648–49). Leveller views and support were found in the populace of the City of London and in some regiments in the New Model Army. Their ideas were presented in their manifesto "Agreement of the People". In contrast to the Diggers, the Levellers opposed common ownership, except…
New Model Army Soldier's catechism
Sir Thomas Fairfax, appointed commander of the New Model Army in April 1645
Oliver Cromwell, appointed commander of the cavalry
Drill manual for musketeers