Cromwell Day 3rd September 2009

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.

The service was conducted by the Rev Tim Woolley and the address given by the President of the Association Professor Peter Gaunt. The theme of the address was the career of Richard Cromwell, Oliver Cromwell’s son who succeeded him as Lord Protector in 1658. History has judged Richard Cromwell unfairly argued Professor Gaunt and he should be remembered this year in particular as it is the 350th anniversary of his resignation. At the conclusion of the address a wreath was laid at the foot of the statue.

Professor Peter Gaunt laid a wreath at the foot of the statue
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The congregation at the service
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The whole service is overlooked by the magnificent Thorneycroft statue
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