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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Book now for our Autumn Online Lecture series - 4 talks on the mid-1600s, with talks by Peter Gaunt, Miranda Malins and Joel Halcomb on Worcester, the Ranters and the Cromwell dynasty. Ticket holders can watch live or catch up a recording. Tickets at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/cro...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join us this Tuesday, 29 September, for an evening walk around 17th century Huntingdon. Discover what the town was like in the 1600s, including stories of royal visits, a Civil War battle, Pepys, Cromwell and witchcraft. Details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/cro...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Join us next Tuesday, 29 September, for an evening walk around 17th century Huntingdon. Discover what the town was like in the 1600s, including stories of royal visits, a Civil War battle, Pepys, Cromwell and witchcraft. Details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/cro...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Last chance to see! Our current exhibit, 'Cromwell's Classroom', finishes on Sunday 4 October. It looks at the early story of Huntingdon's Grammar School, which had Cromwell and Pepys amongst its alumni, as well as schooling in the 1600s. More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/cro...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join us next Tuesday, 22 September, for an evening walk around 17th century St Ives, exploring what happened there during the Civil War, the town's great fire, and Cromwell's time there. More details and bookings at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/cro...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our #HeritageOpenDays tours of #Huntingdon Town Hall are now fully booked! These are an opportunity to explore 500 years of history, including significant figures from the town's past and notorious trials held in our court rooms. Watch out for more of these tours soon!

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#OnThisDay 375 years ago, 3 September 1651, was the Battle of Worcester, where Oliver Cromwell defeated the combined Royalist/Scots Covenanter forces of Charles II in the last major battle of the #BritishCivilWars. #17thCentury #OTD

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Drop by Huntingdon Library tomorrow, Saturday 29 August and take part in a drop in table top war game based on the Battle of Naseby. Step into the role of King Charles I or Sir Thomas Fairfax and lead your army to victory!

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It may be a bit soggy this Bank Holiday weekend, but we offer a nice and dry way to spend an hour or so if you want a day out. We're open 10am - 4pm Saturday, Sunday and Holiday Monday and are FREE to visit, with our current exhibit on 1600s schools. 😀 #DaysOut #BankHoliday

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Back to school... 17th century style! Join us this Wednesday, 26 August, at Huntingdon Library for our last summer holiday workshop. Meet the grammar school master and join a 1600s style lesson! FREE family activity - details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/17t...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Join us this Tuesday, 25 August, for an evening walk around 17th century Huntingdon. Discover what the town was like in the 1600s, including stories of royal visits, a Civil War battle, Pepys, Cromwell and witchcraft. Details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/cro...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This Wednesday, visit the Museum to have a go in our mock archaeological dig, and see real finds dating back to the 1600s. Real hands-on history for all ages as part of our summer activities, which are FREE! More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/civ...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Join us on Tuesday 25 August for an evening walk around 17th century Huntingdon. Discover what the town was like in the 1600s, including stories of royal visits, a Civil War battle, Pepys, Cromwell and witchcraft. Details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/cro...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Join us on Tuesday 18 August for an evening walk around 17th century St Ives, exploring what happened there during the Civil War, the town's great fire, and Cromwell's time there. More details and bookings at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/cro...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

This Saturday, 8 August, it's our Civil War soldier day, a FREE event for all the family. Meet a soldier of the 1640s and find out about life at the time, and see if you can win our Battle of Naseby game! More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/mee...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Summer holidays are now on! We're offering FREE activities for all the family, including our current exhibit on Cromwell's school, weekly family activities and living history days for hands-on history! Full details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Less than two weeks until our Workshop Wednesdays begin! Drop in each Wednesday in August to take part in free family friendly activities. Become a civil war soldier and an archaeologist, attend 17th century school, or start your own garden.

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Next Tuesday, 28 July, join us for an evening guided walk around 17th century Huntingdon, with stories of royal visits, daily life, civil war battles, witch trials, Pepys and of course Cromwell. More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/cro...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

This Saturday, 25 July, we're celebrating the medieval history of our building with living history displays from medieval re-enactors - find out more about life in Huntingdon in the 1400s! FREE event, ideal for all the family. Details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/med...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Join us for a very special evening tour of the museum this Thursday, 16 July, led by our Curator, with a chance to see many objects up close. Places are limited - book yours at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/cro.... Part of the 2026 Huntingdonshire History Festival.

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Our talented, enthusiastic work experience students have been researching and making audio clips about their favourite artefacts on display. Hear the results of their fascinating research on our digital guide at the Bloomberg Connects app tinyurl.com/3admpu3u

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Welcome to our new digital guide on the Connects app! - Cromwell

Welcome to our new digital guide on the Connects app!

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

This weekend, 4 & 5 July, join us at Huntingdon's Castle Hills as we bring to life Huntingdonshire's Roman heritage through living history. Roman soldiers, gladiators and much more! A FREE event as part of Huntingdonshire History Festival. Details at: bit.ly/3SJRclT

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Join us for a very special evening tour of the museum on 16 July, led by our Curator, with a chance to see many objects up close. Places are limited - book yours at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/cro.... Part of the 2026 Huntingdonshire History Festival.

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Due to the adverse weather conditions, the Cromwell Museum will be closing early today, 26 June, at 1pm. We will be open as usual from tomorrow. We apologise for the inconvenience.

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

On the weekend of 4 & 5 July join us at Huntingdon's Castle Hills as we bring to life Huntingdonshire's Roman heritage through living history. Roman soldiers, gladiators and much more! A FREE event as part of @Huntshistfest. Details at: bit.ly/3SJRclT

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Join us next Tuesday, 30 June, for an evening walk around 17th century Huntingdon. Discover what the town was like in the 1600s, including stories of royal visits, a Civil War battle, Pepys, Cromwell and witchcraft. Details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/cro...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Next Tuesday evening, 23 June, join us for a walk around 17th century St Ives, to find out more about life in the town in the 1600s including a great fire, markets, puritans and of course Cromwell. More details and bookings at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/cro...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Straight from the Cromwell household, Elizabeth Cromwell has entered the scene! Thanks to our friends at @UnitedBricks, she’s now available as a minifigure—ready to bring order to your Civil War collection. Pick up your own Elizabeth Cromwell here: shop.cromwellmuseum.org/products/civ...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Fresh from the battlefield, Prince Rupert of the Rhine has charged into our online shop! And of course, he's brought his trusty companion Boye along for the ride. Thanks to our friends at @UnitedBricks. Pick up your own Prince Rupert and Boye here: shop.cromwellmuseum.org/products/civ...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This Wednesday, 10 June, sees the last of our spring online lectures, with Dr Patrick Little talking on the culture of the Cromwellian court - was it as austere as often portrayed? Ticket holders can watch live or catch up by a recording. Details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/cro...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Many thanks to Simon Marsh for an excellent talk last night on Civil War artillery; our last spring online lecture is next Wednesday, 10 June, when Patrick Little of @histparl.bsky.social will be talking on Cromwellian Court Culture: details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/cro...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Our amazing volunteers are the lifeblood of our museum, welcoming visitors, leading education sessions, delivering tours, helping behind the scenes, provide governance as Trustees and much more. This #volunteersweek we thank them all for the incredible work they do. 🙏 😀

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History of Parliament @histparl.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Next week #HistParl's Dr Patrick Little will be discussing 'Cromwellian Court Culture' in an online lecture for @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social. More info below:

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

We were pleased to welcome Ruben, a Year 12 student, to the museum for work experience this May. He wrote this article on the spring mechanism, which helped develop three objects on display: a door lock, a flintlock musket, and Cromwell's watch. cromwellmuseum.org/how-the-spri...

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How the Spring Mechanism Led to Three New Technologies on Display at the Cromwell Museum - Cromwell

In the 1600s the spring mechanism emerged as a vital component in developing new technologies. The spring coil works when it is wound up or compressed storing energy and when it releases energy it…

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Our next online lecture is this Wednesday at 7.30pm, when Simon Marsh of the Battlefields Trust will be discussing the role of artillery during the Civil Wars of the 1640s. How effective were cannon in reality? More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/art...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Huge thanks to Richard Blakemore for a superb talk last night - our next online lecture is next Wednesday, 3 June, when Simon Marsh of @battleftrust will be talking on Civil War artillery. More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/art...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Tonight sees the second of our online lectures, with Richard Blakemore looking at the remarkable career of Robert Blake, who Nelson described as a better admiral than he. Ticket holders can watch live or catch a recording; details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/rob...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We've just launched our first jigsaw puzzle, based on the lifesize portrait of Oliver Cromwell by Robert Walker. Visit our shop in the Museum or online to get yours! shop.cromwellmuseum.org/products/por...

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Looking for FREE, fun family activities this half term? Then why not... go back to school... 1600s style! Join in the lessons on Wednesday 27 and Saturday 30 May to find out what lessons were like 400 years ago (but more fun) - details at: cromwellmuseum.org/whats-on/

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