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Bishop Monkton Local History Group - Battle of Marston Moor

By Cerys Gill BISHOP MONKTON TODAY

Thursday, 9 April 2026

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Bishop Monkton Local History Group - Battle of Marston Moor

Wednesday 20th May 2026, 7 pm (doors open at 6.30 pm)

Bishop Monkton Village Hall

This month's talk is about the Battle of Marston Moor, arguably one of the most important battles ever fouhgt on English soil and which happened just down the road from here!

The Battle of Marston Moor in 1644, commemorated with a memorial just off the A59, was a key turning point in the Civil War, leading to the ultimate victory of Oliver Cromwell’s Parliamentarians and the defeat, and subsequent execution of King Charles I.

Yorkshire military historian Dave Cooke will provide a full story of the battle not far from York in which 4,000 people were killed, including the background to why it took place near here.

Cash Bar (Wine & amp; Soft Drinks)

Tickets £10 but free to BMLHG members

(Joining BMLHG costs just £15 a year)
Book your place at this talk by emailing Chris Shaw http://cestlshaw@btinternet.com

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