| DATE | EVENT & VENUE(Venue in bold type) |
| 8 January - 28 February | Cromwell - Warts and All, an exhibition. Museum of London Contact Hazel Forsyth 0171 - 600 - 3699 |
| 12 January - 28 March | Statues & stained glass: representations of Cromwell from the 17th to the 20th century. Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon Contact John Goldsmith 01223 -718136 |
| 30 January | The trial of Charles I - a debate Mumford Theatre, Anglia Polytechnic University, Cambridge. For full details tel 01223 - 363271 x 2054 or e.mail J.K.Forbes@anglia.ac.uk |
| 10 February | Sixth form conference. The English Civil War and Interregnum. Museum of London Contact Museum of London Interpretation Unit 0171 - 600 - 3699 |
| 13 February | Conference. Cromwell - Revered and reviled Museum of London Contact - see above |
| 16 February | Commemorative March of the Battle of Torrington Great Torrington, North Devon Contact Peter Hood 01805 - 622422 |
| 19 February | 13.10 - 14.00 - Lunchtime lecture. Cromwell 1599 - 1999 Museum of London Further information on events contact the Interpretation Unit on 0171 - 600 - 3699 |
| Further information on above three events contact the Interpretation Unit on 0171- 600 - 3699 | |
| 6 - 7 March | Music and Dancing. Carolus Terpsichore recreate dances from the 17th Century, audience participationThe Commandery, Worcester Contact Amanda Lunt 01905 - 355071 |
| 13 March - 3 July | Cromwell and Stamford A temporary exhibition looking at Cromwell's and Parliament's links with the town. Stamford Museum Contact Katie Page 01780 - 766317 |
| 1 April - 27 June | Cromwell collections - past, present and future Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon Contact John Goldsmith 01223 - 718136 |
| 2 April | Opening of Torrington 1646 Great Torrington, North Devon Contact Peter Hood 01805 - 622422 |
| 2 - 5 April | Easter Civil War encampment. All aspects of 17th century life re-created by Worcester's own Civil War force the Worcester Militia. Commandery, Worcester Contact Amanda Lunt 01905 - 355071 |
| Easter - December | Cromwell and East London
Exhibition about Cromwell's impact on the area. Sutton House, Hackney, London Contact 0181 - 986 - 2264 |
| 17 April | The world's mistake or the glory of Oliver Cromwell. A study day at the National Portrait Gallery. Contact Rosemary Kelly 0171 - 306 - 0055 |
| 23 April | Music of the Court of Oliver Cromwell - a concert by Sirinu, period music group. Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre, Huntingdon. Huntingdonshire DC Contact Viv Peters 01480 - 388057 |
| 24 April | Cromwell: the myth and reality. An open lecture by Dr Peter Gaunt, Cromwell Association Commemoration Hall, Huntingdon. Cromwell Association Contact John Goldsmith 01223 - 718136 |
| 24 April - 31 July | Cromwell and Commonwealth A display of Cromwell letters from the County's archives and a look at the Commonwealth period through local documents, at Leicester Record Office, then touring through county. Leicester Record Office Contact 0116 - 257 - 1080 |
| 24 - 25 April | St George's Day Festival History reenactments and military displays to mark the anniversary of Cromwell's birth.English Heritage, Wrest park, Bedfordshire. Contact 0171 - 973 -3457 |
| 25 April | Civic service, with address on Cromwell and Religion by Prof. John
Morrill Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre, Huntingdon. Huntingdonshire DC Contact Viv Peters 01480 - 388057 |
| 25 April | 17 th Century Street Market and Birthday Party. Huntingdon Town Centre Huntingdonshire DC Contact Viv Peters 01480 - 388057 |
| 25 April | Oliver Cromwell and Godly Englishmen A public lecture by Prof. John Morrill, FBA Vice master of Selwyn College, Cambridge and national chair of the Cromwell Quatercentenary Committee. Lecture begins at 17.45, admission free, discussion will follow. Mansfield College, Oxford Contact James Raven 01865 - 270989 |
| 25 April | This war without an enemy.
Special events focussing on the experience of soldiering in the English Civil Wars. National Army Museum, London Contact Lucinda Brown 0171 - 730 - 0717 |
| 25 April | Oliver Cromwell and the readmission of Jews to England.
A lecture by Edgar Samuel. Jewish Museum, London Contact Jennifer Marin 0171 - 284 - 1997 |
| 26 - 30 April | Tudor festival. A recreation of the visit of Queen Elizabeth I to Worcester in 1575. Aimed at Key Stage 2; members of the public welcome to watch. Commandery, Worcester Contact Amanda Lunt 01905 - 355071 |
| 26 April - 30 September | 'That Great Imposter'
An exhibition looking at the image of Cromwell in literature and politics. Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge Contact Nicholas Rogers 01223 - 338800 |
| 27 April - 9 October | A brave bad man: Oliver Cromwell 1599 - 1658 an exhibition (Closed 16 - 23 Sept) Special temporary exhibition drawn from the Library's collections. Cambridge University Library Contact Nicola Thwaite 01223 - 333122 |
| 29 April | Massacre - English Civil War crimes. Lunchtime talk. National Army Museum, London Contact Lucinda Brown 0171 - 730 - 0717 |
| 6 May | Roundhead and Cavalier
myths of the English Civil War. Lunchtime talk National Army Museum Contact Lucinda Brown 0171 - 730 - 0717 |
| 18 May - 31 August | Tues,Wed,Fri & Sat 11.00 - 15.00
Exhibition of the history of All Saints' Church and its many connections with Cromwell and his family to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the present building. All Saint's Church, Huntingdon Contact Richard Hough 01480 - 453230 |
| 20 May | Oliver's Army. Lunchtime talk National Army Museum, London. Contact Lucinda Brown 0171 - 730 - 0717 |
| 22 May | His own fields' - Cromwell & East Anglia 1599 - 1649. Day school at Commemoration Hall, High Street, Huntingdon. A joint event between the Cromwell Museum and APU, see 30 Jan for contact details. |
| 29 - 31 May | Oak Apple Day celebrations. Worcester & the Commandery commemorate the Restoration of Charles II. Lots of activities and entertainment for the whole family. Commandery, Worcester Contact Amanda Lunt 01905 - 355071 |
| June | Cromwell's small change - an exhibition. St Neots Museum Contact John Goldsmith 01223 -718136 |
| 28 June - 9 July | Civil War Festival.
Experience life during the siege of Worcester in 1646, including those of musketeers, pikemen, a baggage train and a master surgeon. Aimed at Key Stage 3; members of the public welcome to watch. The Commandery, WorcesterContact Amanda Lunt 01905 - 355071 |
| July | Cromwell's small change - an exhibition Cambridge & County Folk Museum Contact John Goldsmith 01223 -718136 |
| 2 July - 26 September | Cromwell's head and its curious history Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon Contact John Goldsmith 01223 -718136 |
| August | Cromwell's small change - an exhibition Wisbech & Fenland Museum Contact John Goldsmith 01223 -718136 |
| 3 August - 30 September | Cromwell's Commonwealth A special temporary exhibition - see Leicestershire Record Office for full details Donington Museum Contact 01530 831259 |
| 7 - 8 August | Donington in Cromwell's time Donington Museum Contact 01530 831259 |
| 14 - 15 August | History in action Largest historical event in Europe, including major Civil War displays. English Heritage, Kirby Hall, Northants. Contact 0171 - 973 - 3457 |
| September | Cromwell's small change - an exhibition Norris Museum, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Contact John Goldsmith 01223 - 718136 |
| 3 September | Anniversary of Cromwell's death Cromwell Association Service at Westminster |
| 4 September | Cromwell Study Day The Commandery, Worcester |
| 19 - 24 September | Lord of the Fens
- a specially written community play, performed by the people of Huntingdon. Directed by Michael Burrell. Hinchingbrooke School, Huntingdon Huntingdonshire DC Contact Viv Peters 01480 - 388057 |
| 25 Sept | Cromwell our chief of men 1649 - 1658.
Day school at Mumford Theatre, Anglia Polytechnic University, Cambridge. See 30 Jan for details. |
| October | Cromwell 's small change - an exhibition Ely Museum Contact John Goldsmith 01223 -718136 |
| 1 October - 23 December | Remembering Cromwell Cromwell in popular culture - an exhibition Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon Contact John Goldsmith 01223 -718136 |
| Autumn | Reading by Brendan Kennelly, Professor of Modern Literature at Trinity College Dublin, from his epic poem Cromwell. Huntingdon venue tbc. Contact Isabelle Thomas 01223 - 718135 |
| 23 October | Roundheads and Cavaliers
verse and prose Actor and writer Michael Burrell presents an evening of poetry and prose by Cromwell's contemporaries, in the setting of his old college. Sidney Sussex, Cambridge Contact Isabelle Thomas 01223 - 718135 |
| 24 - 31 October | English Civil War Society at the Tower
Week of re-enactments and activities at the Tower Tower of London Contact Stephanie Williams 0171 - 488 - 5775 |
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