'All People One: The Levellers'
In 1647 a movement known as ‘Levellers’ campaigned for the first time to have the right to vote. This new exhibit explores their story.
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Cromwell Crafts
Drop into the Cromwell Museum during the April holidays to try out book binding, quill writing, and wax sealing in these free family activities!
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Cromwell's words: An evening with Professor John Morrill
An evening of performance, talks and interviews celebrating the publication of Cromwell's letters and speeches.
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Spring Lecture Series
A four part lecture series on aspects of the life and times of Oliver Cromwell and the 17th Century by top experts in their field.
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Learning Programme
We offer curriculum-linked workshops for primary and secondary schools. Click below to find out more and book an in person or virtual session for your class.
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Welcome to the Cromwell Museum
Exploring the life and times of the 17th
century soldier and statesman Oliver Cromwell 'Warts and All'.
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Cromwell and the Cathedral
13 cathedrals were badly damaged by Parliamentary forces in the English Civil War. 'Of these only one - Peterborough Cathedral - was damaged by forces commanded by Cromwell.
Did Cromwell Ban Christmas?
In a word no, Puritan MPs in Parliament did in 1647. We don't know Cromwell's views on Christmas.
Did you know...
Oliver Cromwell was the first person in England recorded as having eaten Pineapple. We don't know what he thought of it though!
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