Cromwell Day 4th September 2008

Each year on the anniversary of Cromwell's death, September 3rd, the Association holds an annual service of commemoration by the statue that stands by the Palace of Westminster. The service is only open to members of the Association, but the service can be observed from the pavement, which overlooks the statue.

On 3rd September 2008 the service had special significance as it marked the 350th anniversary of Cromwell’s death. The Rev Professor John Morrill, a Vice-President of the Association, conducted the service; singing was led by a choir from the United Reform Church, and Professor Barry Coward, the President of the Association, gave the address. The Parliamentary Army of the English Civil War Society laid their colours on the statue, and added to the drama of the occasion.

The service underway with the choir, the Association’s Chairman.,
Professor Peter Gaunt and the Rev Professor John Morrill.
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Professor Barry Coward delivering the address
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View of the service from the pavement
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The colour party from the English Civil War Society
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The whole service is overlooked by the magnificent Thorneycroft statue
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