Oliver Cromwell

Allied forces left the York siege on 30 June to intercept Royalist reinforcements.

Charles I convened the Oxford Parliament at Christ Church Hall on 22 January 1644 to support the Royalist war effort.

Parliamentarian forces under Sir Thomas Fairfax defeated Royalists led by Lord Byron, halting a series of Royalist successes in Cheshire.

The New Model Army defeated the Royalist field army led by Lord Goring near Langport, destroying the last major Royalist force.

Cromwell's cavalry clashed with Royalist horse, while dragoons fired into Rupert's flank from the Sulby Hedges.

Rupert failed to rally his cavalry, and the King's counter-attack was prevented, leading to a disorderly retreat.

Cromwell arrived on 8 October 1645 with heavy artillery and began breaching the house's defenses.

Parliamentarian forces stormed Basing House on the morning of 14 October 1645, securing a victory.

Oliver Cromwell's forces took possession of Aberystwyth Castle in 1646.

The castle was slighted by Oliver Cromwell in 1649.

On 17 May 1649, Private John Church, Corporal Perkins, and Cornet James Thompson were shot for their roles in the Banbury mutiny.

Cromwell lands with New Model Army veterans to begin the re-conquest of Ireland for the Commonwealth.

Cromwell's 8,000-man army besieged Clonmel from late April to mid-May 1650. The garrison of 1,500 under O'Neill surrendered after inflicting heavy casualties.

Parliamentarian units attempted to cross the Teme and Powick Bridge, encountering significant Royalist resistance.

Cromwell dissolved the Rump Parliament on 20 April 1653 after it attempted to stay in session despite an agreement to dissolve.

Gerard and Vowell were arrested in May 1654 for plotting to assassinate Cromwell.

Cromwell and the Council of State prepared 84 bills for the Parliament to ratify.

The Parliament convened in September 1654 under Cromwell's summons, with Lenthall as Speaker.

MPs debated the distribution of members for future parliaments in October 1654.

Cromwell established military districts in England following the Penruddock Rising, placing major-generals in charge under his direct command.

Oliver Cromwell died at Whitehall on 3 September 1658 after suffering from malarial fever.

Thomas Venner and fifty followers attempted to seize London in the name of King Jesus but were defeated and executed.

Charles II was crowned King of England and Ireland at Westminster Abbey on Saint George's Day.