Oliver Cromwell
A CDV of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658). The photographer is Gustav Schauer of 188 Grosse Friedrichs Strasse in Berlin Germany c1870
Cromwell or the Undertaker?
A eerie image of Oliver Cromwell in front of the Sturgeon Moon in Saint Ives, last night,
I can’t help thinking that it’s really The Undertaker getting ready for his next “Hell in a Cell” contest.
Cromwell – 1656
8 August 1656, Oliver Cromwell wrote to his officers advising vigilance against external interference in upcoming elections for the
Second Protectorate Parliament and any attempt to destabilise the government. Engraving from our collection
The Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon
Bridge Street, Saint Ives
The recipient of this postcard was a Miss G Young, The Hollies, Chatteris, Cambs which is now a dental practice.
Happy Birthday Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell was born on 25th April 1599 in Huntingdon, and resided in St Ives between 1631 and 1636.
24th April 1645 Oliver Cromwell advanced through Oxfordshire, defeating Royalist cavalry at Islip & accepting the surrender of Bletchington House;
its Royalist commander Francis Windebank was shot on his return to Oxford for dereliction of duty
Saint Ives
Saint Ives is the town where I was born, although I have no desire to return it’s always lovely to see nostalgic images of my home town.
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My wife, bless her tells me that I am rapidly becoming, or perhaps that should read have become a “Grumpy old fart”, so what better forum to spread my doom, gloom and paranoia than WordPress. I also have a love of old pictures, postcards and Edwardian Actresses, in particular Miss Gabrielle Ray which I hope to share at regular intervals. As my collection has grown I have set up another blog which contains only pictures of Miss Ray. Gabrielle Ray Thank you for viewing and comments are welcome.
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