WHAT IS THE CROMWELL ASSOCIATION

The Association was founded in 1935 to commemorate Oliver Cromwell and to stimulate interest in Cromwell and the general history of the British Isles and dependent territories from his birth to the time of the Restoration. In addition we aim to encourage the study of Cromwell and the wider history of the period, which includes the Civil War, the Commonwealth and the Protectorate.

We achieve these aims by a variety of activities, including:

• commissioning plaques, panels and monuments at sites throughout the country which are important to the period
• holding meetings, including a memorial service on Cromwell day
• publishing news and information about the period
• maintaining a reference library for members' use
• providing advice to television, radio and the press on all matters relating to the period
• awarding prizes to schoolchildren and students for essays and artwork associated with this period

WHAT DOES THE ASSOCIATION DO?

• We hold two regular meetings each year -
• firstly, an Annual General Meeting in April at which there is a guest speaker, plus a visit to local sites associated with Cromwell or the Civil War
• and secondly a memorial service in Cromwell's honour held at the Houses of Parliament on 3rd September (Cromwell Day), the only formal occasion upon which Cromwell's contribution to our history is commemorated in Britain today
• we produce an informative newsletter twice a year which tells our members about events taking place, material being published, interesting and amusing snippets of information, etc
• we publish an annual historical journal entitled Cromwelliana
• we arrange regular day-schools and occasional conferences at various locations throughout the country, with guest speakers, lectures and an opportunity to discuss and share ideas

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP?

Members:

• receive newsletters twice a year
• receive the annual journal Cromwelliana
• are invited to the AGM, which includes a guest speaker and a visit to the Cromwell Day service, plus a visit to a relevant site in London
• may use the Association's library
• have the opportunity to attend day-schools, conferences and other gatherings
• are invited to ceremonies to unveil new plaques, panels and monuments
• know that they are supporting work to commemorate Oliver Cromwell, to stimulate interest in Cromwell and his times and to peserve the surviving heritage of that period

For further details contact Cromwell Museum 01480 - 375830