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
Battle of Roundway Down
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The Battle of Roundway Down was fought on 13 July 1643 at Roundway Down near Devizes, in Wiltshire during the First English Civil War. Despite being outnumbered and exhausted after riding overnight fr
Roundway Down
The view from the scarp known as 'Oliver's Castle' into the 'Bloody Ditch'