Siege of Lyme Regis
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The siege of Lyme Regis was an eight-week blockade during the First English Civil War. The port of Lyme Regis, in Dorset, was considered to be of strategic importance because of its position along the
Drawing on his experiences from the storming of Bristol, Robert Blake oversaw the fortification of Lyme Regis.
Provisions and reinforcements provided by Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick, the commander of the Parliamentarian navy, were vital for Lyme Regis's defence.
Storming of Bristol
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The storming of Bristol took place from 23 to 26 July 1643, during the First English Civil War. The Royalist army under Prince Rupert captured the important port of Bristol from its weakened Parliamen
Viscount Grandison, who was killed in the assault on Prior Hill's fort
