Republic: Britain’s Revolutionary Decade, 1649–1660

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This event is ONLINE only - watch via a webcast.

Discover a new history of the interregnum, a turbulent decade of republican rule.

Events moved with giddying speed in the 1650s. After the execution of Charles I, 'dangerous' monarchy was abolished and the House of Lords was dismissed, sending shockwaves across the kingdom. These revolutionary acts set in motion a decade of bewildering change and instability, under the leadership of the soldier-statesman Oliver Cromwell.

England’s unique republican experiment - imposed on Scotland and Ireland, too - may have been short-lived, but had a lasting impact on British monarchy, politics, religion and culture. Here, in thrilling detail, Alice Hunt brings to life the republic and its extraordinary cast of characters.

Alice Hunt is Professor of Early Modern Literature and History at the University of Southampton. She is the author of The Drama of Coronation and co-author of The Rough Guide to the Royals. She often appears in the media discussing monarchy and the royal family.

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Date

This event last took place on: Wed 12th Feb 2025

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