Events

Gainsborough battlefield memorial

Battle of Gainsborough 1643

Sunday 26th July 2020

Join Don Smith for a talk and a Trent-side walk through the Civil War siege town of Gainsborough and then touring the nearby, largely intact battlefield where Oliver Cromwell had his first battlefield success.

The talk describing events leading up to the battle, will start at 11;30 in the historic Old Hall, www.gainsborougholdhall.com.

There are a number of free car parks (Sundays only) in the vicinity of the Old Hall.

There will be no charge for Trust members but a £5 donation will be required for guests to support the work of the Trust.

 

 
 

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