CavalierCast - The Civil War in Words

I speak to Jennifer Kewley Draskau (Senior research Fellow - University of Liverpool) who has written a book about Charlotte, Countess of Derby. The Earl of Derby owned Lathom, and garrisoned it for King Charles I's cause in the Civil War. His wife conducted its defence during the siege of 1644.

• Why myths surround Lady Derby & why?
• How did King Charles II's lack of a legitimate heir affect the widowed Lady Derby?
• What did Lady Derby think of her spectacular success?

Warwick Louth, a qualified conflict and battlefield archaeologist, discusses what is left of Lathom today, as well as what finds have been discovered. I'm pleased to say that Warwick will take a regular part on CavalierCast, giving an expert opinion in this field.

This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.
To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.1642author.com
Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!
You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).
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I speak to John Rees about the Levellers; a movement that was 200 years ahead of its time, and who advocated a more democratic outcome to the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. John is a British political activist, academic and writer and one of his books is The Leveller Revolution.

• What were the Leveller beliefs and how did their cause develop?
• How did Cromwell betray them?
• John explains the Levellers' impact specifically in 1647 and 1648, and how this affected the outcome of the wars.

This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.
To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.allegianceofblood.com
Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!
You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).
Thanks for your support!

I speak to Dr Ismini Pells, who is leading the Civil War Petitions Project. She explains what these petitions tell us about the ordinary men and women who lived and fought during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.

• What wounds did they incur?
• How did they integrate back into society?
• Why were some petitions for relief granted, and some not?

It's usually the leaders of both sides whose stories are told, but now, this project brings the personal stories of the soldiers and widows to the fore:

• Richard Parker of Somerset - his near death experience.
• Elizabeth Carey - her husband and Prince Charles's dog.
• John Baxter of Essex - his request for a loom.
• John Tinkler of Durham - his wounds at the siege of Hartlepool.
• Michael Powell of Wrexham - his wife's work to survive poverty.

This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which is very much an overlooked part of our history. Hopefully CavalierCast can help change that.
To find out more about the wars, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.allegianceofblood.com
Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts and review it to help spread the word!
You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).
Thanks for your support!

This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
In this episode I speak to the great Tim Bentinck, who played Tom Lacey in the BBC's, 'By the Sword Divided'. This iconic 80's costume drama really brought the Wars of the Three Kingdom's to life.
Tim discusses filming the show, and offers glimpses of behind the scenes, as well as how he secured the role and much more. To all those 'Sword' fans, its a great first-hand insight.

To find out more about the civil war, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.allegianceofblood.com
Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts! You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).
Thanks for your support!

This podcast looks at anything and everything to do with the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
In this episode I speak to the excellent historian, writer and broadcaster, Leanda de Lisle, about a mysterious 2017 metal detector find near the battlefield of Naseby.
Leanda discusses whether the exquisite figure of King Henry VI is, in fact, part of the lost Crown Jewels, most of which were melted down after the end of the civil wars.

• What links does the artefact have to King Charles I?
• Find out more about when and where it was found.
• Follow the story of the golden king so far...

To find out more about the civil war, you can read various articles relating to it on my blog: http://www.allegianceofblood.com
Please do subscribe to CavalierCast on Apple Podcasts! You can keep on touch with me on Twitter (@1642author) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/markturnbullauthor).
Thanks for your support!