'Christmas in 1648 was very different to what we know' | Maldon and Burnham Standard
The Puritans banned the most wonderful time of the year. Stephen Nunn looks forward to a more tolerant Christmas.
Source: maldonandburnhamstandard.co.uk
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Did Oliver Cromwell actually cancel Christmas?
Secret celebrations were known to have continued despite 17th-century laws against festivities
United Kingdom British Isles United Kingdom General Oliver Cromwell Katherine Clements Martyn Bennett
Source: theweek.co.uk
Did Oliver Cromwell Really Ban Christmas?
Mark Stoyle investigates popular resistance to the Puritan assault on Christmas during the 1640s and 1650s
Source: historyextra.com
16 December: On this day in history
What events happened on 16 December in history? Dominic Sandbrook rounds up the events, births and deaths…
Source: historyextra.com
Back In The Day: How the Royal Highland Fusiliers won their name
REGULAR readers may recall that I have embarked on a serious of histories of Scottish regiments following the announcement that the Royal Regiment…
Source: thenational.scot
Gary Moore 'Parisienne Walkways'
'Parisienne Walkways' showcased Gary Moore's virtuoso guitar work and quickly became his signature song. Its recording also provided a young engineer at Morgan Studios with his first, unexpected production credit.
Source: soundonsound.com
Prehistory of the Idea: Part One
A revised chapter on a projected book ,The Idea: Anarchist Communism Past, Present and Future
Source: libcom.org
6 December: On this day in history
What events happened on 6 December in history? Dominic Sandbrook rounds up the events, births and deaths…
Source: historyextra.com
Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead
Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.
Source: howstuffworks.com
"England was seen as a pariah state, ruled by regicidal rebels who'd publicly executed their king": Clare Jackson on Stuart England
Dr Clare Jackson speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about her new account of one of the most turbulent, anxious and insecure periods of English history
Source: historyextra.com