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SUMMARY:Writing Historical Fiction – Delapre Abbey author talk
DESCRIPTION:Writing Historical Fiction – author talk\nWriting historical fiction – an author talk. Charles Cordell will be talking about writing historical fiction and Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. He will describe his journey from Army to Author and writing historical fiction set within the English Civil War. Q&A and a book signing will follow the talk. \nDivided Kingdom – English Civil War historical fiction series\nCharles Cordell is the author of English Civil War historical fiction series Divided Kingdom. His writing has received praise and editorial reviews from The Times. The likes of Ben Kane (bestselling author)\, David Gilman (award winning author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others have given their endorsements. \nDivided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death – follows the Western campaign of 1643. The story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. Amongst them\, a pair of Northampton shoemaker’s apprentices must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol. \nNorthamptonshire Battlefields Society – Delapré Abbey\nTo join this Writing Historical Fiction author talk\, please do check details on the Northamptonshire Battlefields Society website. The event will be at Delapré Abbey and will be open to the public as well as members. Tickets will be available online via TicketSource from midday on the 1st of August. If you can\, come along and join the debate. \n\nCharles Cordell – books\, talks & battlefield walks\n\nIf you can’t make this event\, copies of Charles Cordell’s books are available from Waterstones\, Foyles\, and good independent bookshops\, including The Oundle Bookshop. They are also available online from Amazon\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia. Please do check out the book pages for reviews and links at Charles Cordell Books. You can also loan copies from UK libraries\, including Northampton Central Library. \nFor more author talks and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/writing-historical-fiction/
LOCATION:Delapre Abbey\, London Road\, Northampton\, NN4 8AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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SUMMARY:Battle of Lostwithiel 1644 – battlefield walk & talk
DESCRIPTION:Battle of Lostwithiel 1644 – the King’s decisive victory\nThe Battle of Lostwithiel 1644 was an English Civil War battle involving four armies and a navy\, fought across ten square miles over ten long days. This is an opportunity to explore this nationally significance Cornish battlespace with two walks in one day. \nLostwithiel & Castle Dore – battlefield walks & talks\nA morning walk (10:30-12:30) around Lostwithiel will outline the tightening royalist siege. It will cover the breakout of Essex’s horse and the explosion that destroyed St Bartholomew’s Church and much of the town. \nAn afternoon walk (14:00-16:00) to Castle Dore will discuss the parliamentarian withdrawal into the Fowey peninsula. It will consider navy re-supply and the battle across Tywardreath – Castle Dore – Gollant. It will end with the final surrender of Essex’s army. \nPlease check out the Battlefield Trust website for details. And sign up if you would like to join either of these walks. Unfortunately\, the trust must limit the number of walkers it can take. \nThe Battlefields Trust – protecting Britain’s battlefields\nThese Battle of Lostwithiel 1644 walks will be free for Battlefield Trust members. Non-members will be asked to make a (small) donation to the trust to support its work in protecting and promoting understanding of Britain’s battlefields. \nFor more author talks and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/battle-lostwithiel-1644-walk/
LOCATION:Lostwithiel Community Centre\, Pleyber Christ Way\, Lostwithiel\, PL22 0HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Civil War Talks & Battlefield Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
CREATED:20250411T183912Z
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SUMMARY:Siege of Devizes 1643 – Devizes Arts Festival walk
DESCRIPTION:Siege of Devizes 1643 – Devizes Arts Festival walk\nThe Siege of Devizes 1643 – the Devizes Arts Festival 2025 walk. Author Charles Cordell will lead a guided battlefield walk of the key sites and events of 9-13 July 1643. The walk will explore how the English Civil War hung in the balance on the bed cords of Devizes. It will explain Prince Maurice’s breakout\, the Parliamentary bombardment and assault. Last but not least\, Charles Cordell will discuss the final relief at the Battle of Roundway Down. \nDevizes Arts Festival 2025 – the festival walk\nThe meeting point for the Siege of Devizes walk will be at St Jame’s Church\, on the Green\, at 10:00\, on Sunday 15 June. The walk will aim to end at the Market Place at approximately 12:00 with an opportunity for further discussion in a nearby inn. \nTo join the Devizes Arts Festival 2025 walk please check details on the Devizes Arts Festival 2025 events page. You can book places online and/or visit the ticket office in person at Devizes Books. If you can make it\, do sign up and join the discussion. \nIf desired\, but not necessary\, background reading is available on this website at: English Civil War Notes and Maps. This includes articles on The General Crisis of the 17th Century\, the English Revolution and the Siege of Devizes in 1643. \nDevizes in Civil War fiction – Devizes Arts Festival author talk\nAs well as the festival walk\, Charles Cordell will be giving an author talk during Devizes Arts Festival 2025. He will be talking about Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death – and Devizes in Civil War fiction. He will describe the background to his books and the exploits of the Western Army of 1643. Q&A and a book signing will follow the talk on Saturday 14 June. \nCharles Cordell is the author of English Civil War historical fiction series Divided Kingdom. His writing has received praise and editorial reviews from The Times. The likes of Ben Kane (bestselling author)\, David Gilman (award winning author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others have given their endorsements. \nDivided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death – follows the Western campaign of 1643. The story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious 1643 Storming of Bristol. \nIf you can’t make these events\, copies of Charles Cordell’s books are available from Waterstones\, Foyles and good independent bookshops\, including Devizes Books. They are also available online from Amazon\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia. Please do check out the book pages for reviews and links at Charles Cordell Books. You can also loan copies from UK libraries\, including Wiltshire Libraries. \nMore Author Talks\, Book Signings & Battlefield Walks\nFor more author talks\, signings and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out Charles Cordell Events. \nIf you think others would like this event\, please click\, share and spread the word via email or your social media:
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/siege-devizes-1643-festival-walk/
LOCATION:St James’s Church\, 1 Church Walk\, Devizes\, SN10 3AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Civil War Talks & Battlefield Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
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SUMMARY:Devizes Arts Festival – historical fiction author talk
DESCRIPTION:Devizes in Civil War fiction – author talk\nDevizes Arts Festival – historical fiction author talk ‘Devizes in Civil War fiction’. Charles Cordell will be talking about writing historical fiction and Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. He will describe the background to his books and why the English Civil War hung in the balance at the 1643 Siege of Devizes. Q&A and a book signing will follow the talk. \nDivided Kingdom – English Civil War historical fiction series\nCharles Cordell is the author of English Civil War historical fiction series Divided Kingdom. His writing has received praise and editorial reviews from The Times. The likes of Ben Kane (bestselling author)\, David Gilman (award winning author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others have given their endorsements. \nDivided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death – follows the Western campaign of 1643. The story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious 1643 Storming of Bristol. \nDevizes Arts Festival – historical fiction author talk\nTo join this Devizes Arts Festival historical fiction talk please do check details on the Devizes Arts Festival 2025 events page. You can book places online and/or visit the festival ticket office in person at Devizes Books. If you can\, come along and join the debate. \nIf you can’t make this event\, copies of Charles Cordell’s books are available from Waterstones\, Foyles and good independent bookshops\, including Devizes Books. They are also available online from Amazon\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia. Please do check out the book pages for reviews and links at Charles Cordell Books. You can also loan copies from UK libraries\, including Wiltshire Libraries. \nAs well as this author talk\, Charles Cordell will also be leading the Devizes Arts Festival 2025 walk. The walk will explore the often forgotten Siege of Devizes 1643 and why the English Civil War hung in the balance on the bed cords of Devizes. \nMore Author Talks\, Book Signings & Battlefield Walks\nFor more author talks\, signings and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out Charles Cordell Events. \nIf you think others would like this event\, please click\, share and spread the word via email or your social media:
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/devizes-arts-festival-author-talk/
LOCATION:Wiltshire Museum\, 41 Long Street\, Devizes\, Wiltshire\, SN10 1NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T203000
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CREATED:20250313T162317Z
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SUMMARY:Cornish Army in Historical Fiction - Launceston - with author
DESCRIPTION:The Cornish Army in Historical Fiction\nThe Cornish Army in historical fiction – author talk and book signing at Black Cat Books in Launceston. Charles Cordell will be talking about writing historical fiction and Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. He will describe the background to his books and the exploits of the Cornish Army of 1643. Q&A and a book signing will follow the talk. \nDivided Kingdom – English Civil War fiction series\nCharles Cordell is the author of English Civil War historical fiction series Divided Kingdom. His writing has received praise and editorial reviews from The Times. The likes of Ben Kane (bestselling author)\, David Gilman (award winning author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others have given endorsements. \nDivided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death – follows the Cornish Army of 1643. The story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol in 1643. \nBlack Cat Books – historical fiction in Launceston\nTo join this Cornish Army in historical fiction talk please do check details on the Black Cat Books Ltd Facebook page. If you can\, come along and join the debate. \nIf you can’t make this event\, copies of Charles Cordell’s books are available from Waterstones\, Foyles and good independent bookshops\, including Black Cat Books. They are also available online from Amazon\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia. Please do check out the book pages for reviews and links at Charles Cordell Books. You can also loan copies from UK libraries\, including Cornwall Library Service. \nMore Author Talks\, Book Signings & Battlefield Walks\nFor more author talks\, signings and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out Charles Cordell Events. \nIf you think others would like this event\, please click\, share and spread the word via email or your social media:
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/cornish-army-historical-fiction/
LOCATION:Black Cat Books\, 12 Southgate Place\, Launceston\, Cornwall\, PL15 9DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241021T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
CREATED:20240925T162031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T103155Z
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SUMMARY:Brentford & Chiswick in Civil War fiction - author talk
DESCRIPTION:Brentford and Chiswick in Civil War fiction. Author Charles Cordell will be talking about writing English Civil War fiction and the local relevance of his novels. He will also be signing copies. \nCharles Cordell’s debut novel – God’s Vindictive Wrath – ended with the battles of Brentford and Turnham Green in 1642. It was also featured at Chiswick Book Festival 2023\, on stage at the Tabard Theatre. \nDivided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death – was published on 4 June. A short story is also available as an ebook entitled Desecration. \nThe Divided Kingdom characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of civil war in Britain. The books take a fresh approach. They are not based on a single hero. They do not take sides. Their stories are both relatable and sharply relevant today. \nThe writing has received high praise and endorsements from the likes of Ben Kane (Sunday Times bestseller) David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. \nThis event is open to all. However\, to be sure to join the Brentford and Chiswick in Civil War fiction talk\, please do check event details via the Brentford & Chiswick Local History Society website. Alternatively\, click the event link below. \nIf you can’t make this event\, the Divided Kingdom books are available now in bookshops and online. You will find them with Waterstones\, Foyles\, Topping\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon. \nFor more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events. These include walks of the battles of Brentford and Turnham Green 1642. \nIf you think others would like this event\, please click\, share and spread the word via email or your social media on:
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/brentford-chiswick-civil-war/
LOCATION:Chiswick Memorial Club\, Afton House\, Bourne Place\, Chiswick\, London\, W4 2EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241020T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
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SUMMARY:Battles of Brentford & Turnham Green 1642 - battlefield walks
DESCRIPTION:The battles of Brentford and Turnham Green 1642. Guided battlefield walks of the key sites and events of 12 and 13 November 1642. \nSimon Marsh and Charles Cordell will describe the background and attempt made by the King’s army to seize London. The morning walk will follow the line of assaults made on the barricades at Brentford. The afternoon walk will cover the defence of London at Turnham Green. \nThe meeting point for the Brentford walk will be at Brentford Market Place (TW8 8AH) at 10:30. The Turnham Green walk will start outside Turnham Green underground station (W4 1LR) at 14:00. Each walk will last approximately 2 hours. \nThese battles of Brentford & Turnham Green 1642 walks will be free for Battlefields Trust members. Non-members will be asked to make a small donation to support the Trust’s work in protecting and promoting Britain’s battlefields. \nPlease do check the Battlefields Trust Events page for walk details. Alternatively\, click the event link below. \nIn the meantime\, you can access background reading on this website at: English Civil War Notes and Maps. These include articles on The General Crisis of the 17th Century\, the English Revolution and Pike and Shot Warfare. They also include notes on the Battle of Brentford in 1642. \nIf you think others would like this event\, please click\, share and spread the word via email or your social media on:
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/battles-brentford-turnham-green-1642/
LOCATION:Brentford Market Place\, Brentford\, TW8 8AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Civil War Talks & Battlefield Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
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SUMMARY:Cornwall in the English Civil War – Truro Museum author talk
DESCRIPTION:Cornwall in the English Civil War – a Royal Cornwall Museum lunchtime talk. \nAuthor Charles Cordell will talk about The General Crisis of the 17th Century and the collapse into Civil War. He will discuss why Cornwall fought with such zeal for its king. Finally\, he will outline the exploits of the Cornish Army of 1643 from the Battle of Lansdown Hill to the Storming of Bristol. \nTo join the Cornwall in the English Civil War talk and Q&A\, please do check details on the Royal Cornwall Museum Events page. Please note that this is a lunchtime talk\, starting at 13:00. A book signing will follow the Q&A\, from shortly after 14:00. \nIf desired\, but not necessary\, background reading is available on this website at: English Civil War Notes and Maps. These include articles on The General Crisis of the 17th Century\, the English Revolution and Pike and Shot Warfare. They also cover the Battle of Lansdown Hill and the Storming of Bristol in 1643. \nCharles Cordell is the author of English Civil War historical fiction series Divided Kingdom. His writing has received praise and editorial reviews from The Times. It has also been endorsed by the likes of Ben Kane (bestselling author)\, David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. His second novel\, The Keys of Hell and Death\, follows the Cornish Army of 1643. It opens at the Battle of Lansdown Hill and ends with the Storming of Bristol in 1643. \nIf you can’t make this talk and book signing\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available with Waterstones\, Foyles\, Topping\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon. Please do check out the book page for reviews and links at: The Keys of Hell and Death. A few signed copies are still available at Waterstones Truro. Cornwall Library Service also holds copies for loan. \nFor more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events \nIf you think others would like to join this event\, please click\, share and spread the word via email or your social media on:
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/cornwall-english-civil-war/
LOCATION:Royal Cornwall Museum\, River Street\, Truro\, TR1 2SJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Civil War Talks & Battlefield Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240705T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240705T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
CREATED:20240619T103120Z
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SUMMARY:Halesworth Bookshop – Civil War fiction in Suffolk
DESCRIPTION:Halesworth Bookshop Civil War fiction in Suffolk author talk. Charles Cordell will be talking about Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. \nThe story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol in 1643. The writing has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. \nThe Keys of Hell and Death was published on 4 June. This event is part of the official book tour. \nTo join this Halesworth Bookshop Civil War fiction author talk\, please do check event details and availability with the bookshop. Alternatively\, click the event link below. \nIf you can’t make this event\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available to order. You will find it with Waterstones\, Foyles\, Topping\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/halesworth-bookshop-civil-war/
LOCATION:Halesworth Bookshop\, 42 Thoroughfare\, Halesworth\, Suffolk\, IP19 8AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
CREATED:20240423T173348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T103315Z
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SUMMARY:Waterstones Bury St Edmunds – English Civil War fiction
DESCRIPTION:Waterstones Bury St Edmunds – English Civil War fiction. Charles Cordell will be signing copies of Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death – on Thursday 4 July. \nThe story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol in 1643. The writing has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. \nThe Keys of Hell and Death will be published on 4 June. This event is part of the official book tour. Charles Cordell lived and worked as an archaeologist in Bury St Edmunds\, before joining the British Army. A number of his book characters are from Suffolk. \nThis event is open to all. However\, to be sure to meet the author and join this Waterstones Bury St Edmunds signing\, please do check event details and availability via the Waterstones Event Page. Alternatively\, click the event link below. \nIf you can’t make this event\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available now for pre-order. You will find it with Waterstones\, Topping\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/waterstones-bury-st-edmunds/
LOCATION:Waterstones Bury St Edmunds\, 36 Buttermarket\, Bury St Edmunds\, IP33 1DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240703T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240703T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
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SUMMARY:Cromwell Museum Author Talk – Lansdown Hill to Bristol 1643
DESCRIPTION:A Cromwell Museum author talk – the Battle of Lansdown Hill to the Storming of Bristol in 1643. Charles Cordell – author of English Civil War fiction series Divided Kingdom – will return to the Cromwell Museum to talk about his latest book\, The Keys of Hell and Death. \nThe Keys of Hell and Death is available now for pre-order. You will find it with Topping\, Foyles\, Waterstones\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon. \nTo join this talk\, please check event details and availability via the event website. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/cromwell-museum-author-talk/
LOCATION:The Cromwell Museum\, Grammar School Walk\, Huntingdon\, PE29 3LF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240623T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240623T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
CREATED:20240402T180556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T103403Z
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SUMMARY:Siege of Chester 1645-46 – Talk and Walk on the City Walls
DESCRIPTION:A talk and guided walk of the key sites of the Siege of Chester 1645-46. The event will include access to the King Charles Tower\, the breaches and Castle. The talk will give an explanation of the Battle of Rowton Heath\, the Great Assault and long siege\, as well as the consequences. \nThis is a Battlefields Trust event within the Chester Heritage Festival programme. The event will be free to trust members. Non-members will be asked to give a small donation to support the work of the trust in protecting Britain’s battlefields.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/siege-chester-1645/
LOCATION:King Charles Tower\, Chester City Walls\, Chester\, CH1 2JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Civil War Talks & Battlefield Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
CREATED:20240404T145759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T162754Z
UID:4034-1718445600-1718460000@charlescordell.com
SUMMARY:Waterstones Llandudno Book Signing – British Civil Wars fiction
DESCRIPTION:Waterstones Llandudno book signing – British Civil Wars fiction. Charles Cordell will be signing copies of Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. \nThe story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol in 1643. The writing has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. \nThe Keys of Hell and Death will be published on 4 June. This event is part of the official book tour. Waterstones Llandudno hosted an author talk and signing of Charles Cordell’s debut novel – God’s Vindictive Wrath. A short story is also available as an ebook entitled Desecration. \nTo meet the author and join the Waterstones Llandudno Civil War fiction talk\, please check event details and availability via the Waterstones Event Page. Alternatively\, click the event link below. \nIf you can’t make this event\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available now for pre-order. You will find it with Waterstones\, Foyles and Bookshop.org\, as well as Amazon. \nThis Waterstones Llandudno book signing is open to all\, but please check the latest event details via the Waterstones website. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/waterstones-llandudno-book-signing/
LOCATION:Waterstones Llandudno\, Mostyn Street\, Llandudno\, LL30 2NG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
CREATED:20240403T194545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T103421Z
UID:4020-1718388000-1718393400@charlescordell.com
SUMMARY:Waterstones Llandudno – Civil War fiction Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:Waterstones Llandudno – Civil War fiction author talk. Charles Cordell will be talking about Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. \nThe story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol in 1643. The writing has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. \nThe Keys of Hell and Death will be published on 4 June. This event is part of the official book tour. Waterstones Llandudno hosted an author talk and signing of Charles Cordell’s debut novel – God’s Vindictive Wrath. A short story is also available as an ebook entitled Desecration. \nTo meet the author and join the Waterstones Llandudno Civil War fiction talk\, please check event details and availability via the Waterstones Event Page. Alternatively\, click the event link below. \nIf you can’t make this event\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available now for pre-order. You will find it with Waterstones\, Foyles\, Topping\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/waterstones-llandudno-civil-war/
LOCATION:Waterstones Llandudno\, Mostyn Street\, Llandudno\, LL30 2NG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
CREATED:20240423T151652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T162824Z
UID:4084-1718290800-1718298000@charlescordell.com
SUMMARY:Civil War fiction in Worcester – Book Signing at Script Haven
DESCRIPTION:Civil War fiction in Worcester. Charles Cordell will return to Script Haven. He will be signing copies of Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death – on Thursday 13 June. \nThe story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol in 1643. The writing has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. \nThe Keys of Hell and Death will be published on 4 June. This event is part of the official book tour. Script Haven hosted a signing of his debut novel – God’s Vindictive Wrath – in September. A short story is also available as an ebook\, entitled Desecration. \nTo meet the author and join this Civil War fiction in Worcester book signing\, please check event details and availability via the Script Haven website.  \nIf you can’t make this signing\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available now for pre-order. You will find it with Waterstones\, Foyles\, Topping\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events. \n 
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/civil-war-fiction-worcester/
LOCATION:Script Haven\, 104 High Street\, Worcester\, WR1 2HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
CREATED:20240402T185433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T103440Z
UID:3981-1718132400-1718139600@charlescordell.com
SUMMARY:The Cornish Army of 1643 – Author Talk at Waterstones Truro
DESCRIPTION:The Cornish Army of 1643 in historical fiction. An Author talk by Charles Cordell – author of The Keys of Hell and Death – at Waterstones Truro. \nBook #2 in the English Civil historical fiction series Divided Kingdom follows the Cornish Army of 1643. It marches with them as they fight their way across the West Country. \nThe story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol in 1643. \nThe writing has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. \nThe Keys of Hell and Death will be published on 4 June. This event is part of the official book tour. To join this Cornish Army of 1643 author talk\, please check event details and availability via the Waterstones Event page. Alternatively\, click the events link below.  \nIf you can’t make this event\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available now for pre-order. You can find it with Waterstones\, Foyles and Topping\, as well as Amazon. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/cornish-army-waterstones-truro/
LOCATION:Waterstones Truro\, 11 Boscawen Street\, Truro\, Cornwall\, TR1 2QU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
CREATED:20240519T153501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T103712Z
UID:4418-1717855200-1717864200@charlescordell.com
SUMMARY:The Red Lodge in the Civil War – Talk and Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:The Red Lodge in the Civil War – a talk and book signing – including the role played by the Red Lodge and the fighting around it during the Storming of Bristol\, 26 July 1643. \nCharles Cordell will describe the background to and assaults made by the King’s Western and Oxford armies on the City. The talk will include an explanation of the role played by the Red Lodge as Prince Rupert’s headquarters. It will also describe the close fighting that surrounded the Red Lodge. \nCharles Cordell will also be signing copies of Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. This historical novel includes scenes set in and around the Red Lodge during the Storming of Bristol in 1643. It has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian\, Civil War author and University of Bristol lecturer) and others. \nThe Keys of Hell and Death will be published on 4 June. This event is part of the official book tour. The event is open to all. However\, to join the Red Lodge in the Civil War talk\, please do check event details and availability. You will find details on the Red Lodge website\, 1904 Bristol Arts websites\, or the event link below. \nYou can access background reading on this website at: English Civil War Notes and Maps. These include The General Crisis of the 17th Century and the English Revolution. They also include Pike and Shot Warfare and the Storming of Bristol in 1643 (coming soon). \nIf you can’t make this event\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available now for pre-order. You will find it with Waterstones\, Foyles\, Topping\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia. It is also available with Amazon. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/red-lodge-civil-war/
LOCATION:Red Lodge Museum\, Park Row\, Bristol\, BS1 5LJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
CREATED:20240408T125009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T162913Z
UID:4051-1717840800-1717848000@charlescordell.com
SUMMARY:The Storming of Bristol 1643 – Battlefield Walk and Talk
DESCRIPTION:The Storming of Bristol 1643 – a guided battlefield walk of the key sites and events of 26 July 1643. \nCharles Cordell will describe the background and assaults made by the King’s Western and Oxford armies on the City. The walk will trace the line of the western defensive works\, before following the route of Prince Rupert’s break in. \nThe meeting point will be on Brandon Hill Fort\, at the base of the Cabot Tower\, at 15:00. The walk will aim to finish at the site of the Parliamentary headquarters\, on Broad Street\, at 17:00. It will include the sites of Prior’s Hill Fort\, Washington’s Breach and the Essex Work. \nThis Storming of Bristol 1643 event will be free for Battlefields Trust members. Non-members will be asked to make a small donation to support the Trust’s work in protecting and promoting Britain’s battlefields. \nBackground reading can be found on this website at: English Civil War Notes and Maps\, including The General Crisis of the 17th Century\, the English Revolution\, Pike and Shot Warfare and the Storming of Bristol in 1643 (coming soon).
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/storming-bristol-1643-2/
LOCATION:Brandon Hill\, Brandon Hill Park\, Park Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Civil War Talks & Battlefield Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
CREATED:20240423T141532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T162925Z
UID:4079-1717686000-1717693200@charlescordell.com
SUMMARY:Siege of Devizes 1643 – battlefield walk & talk
DESCRIPTION:The Siege of Devizes 1643 battlefield walk. A guided battlefield walk and discussion of the key sites and events of 9-13 July 1643. \nCharles Cordell will describe the background to and key events of the siege. This will include the breakout by Prince Maurice and the King’s Western Army horse. It will also cover the bombardment and assaults by William Waller’s Western Association on the town. Lastly\, Charles Cordell will describe the final relief at the Battle of Roundway Down. \nThe meeting point will be at St Jame’s Church\, on the Green\, at 15:00. The walk will aim to finish at the Market Place at about 17:00. There should then be an opportunity for further discussion in a nearby inn. \nThis Siege of Devizes 1643 battlefield walk will be free for Battlefields Trust members. Non-members will be asked to make a small donation to support the Trust’s work in protecting and promoting Britain’s battlefields. \nYou can access background reading on this website at: English Civil War Notes and Maps. These include The General Crisis of the 17th Century\, the English Revolution\, Pike and Shot Warfare and the Siege of Devizes in 1643 (coming soon).
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/devizes-1643-battlefield-walk/
LOCATION:St James’s Church\, 1 Church Walk\, Devizes\, SN10 3AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Civil War Talks & Battlefield Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
CREATED:20240403T164221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T103548Z
UID:4006-1717668000-1717678800@charlescordell.com
SUMMARY:Devizes Books – Civil War fiction Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Devizes Books – Civil War fiction book signing. Charles Cordell will be signing copies of Divided Kingdom book #2 – The Keys of Hell and Death. \nThe story opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the Storming of Bristol in 1643. The writing has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author) and Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian). \nThe Keys of Hell and Death will be published on 4 June. It is available now for pre-order. You can order it from Devizes Books at Bookshop.org\, or from Topping\, Foyles\, Waterstones and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon. \nTo join the Devizes Books Civil War fiction signing\, please check event details and availability via the event website. For more author talks\, book signing and battlefield walks with Charles Cordell\, please check out the events list at Charles Cordell Events.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/devizes-books-civil-war/
LOCATION:Devizes Books\, Handel House\, Sidmouth Street\, Devizes\, SN10 1LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
CREATED:20240307T153340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T103606Z
UID:3793-1717525800-1717525800@charlescordell.com
SUMMARY:The Keys of Hell and Death – Book Launch at Topping’s Bath
DESCRIPTION:The Keys of Hell and Death book launch – English Civil War fiction series Divided Kingdom book #2 by Charles Cordell – will be published on Tuesday 4 June 2024. \nThe book opens with the brutal Battle of Lansdown Hill. Its characters – ordinary men and women – face each other and the terrible reality of war. They must survive the Siege of Devizes\, the Battle of Roundway Down and the ferocious Storming of Bristol in 1643. \nWithin Bath\, the story includes scenes set in the King’s Bath (Roman Baths) and city. The writing has already received high praise and endorsements from David Gilman (award winning Master of War author)\, Professor Ronald Hutton CBE (TV historian) and others. \nTopping & Company will host The Keys of Hell and Death book launch at their wonderful bookshop in Bath. This should be a relaxed\, fun evening event with Civil War re-enactors and a great crowd. To join this event\, book your place via the Topping’s Event Page\, or click the event link below. Early bird tickets are available. Doors open from 18:30. \nIf you can’t make the launch event\, The Keys of Hell and Death is available now for pre-order. You will find it with Topping\, Foyles\, Waterstones\, Blackwells\, Bookshop.org and Booktopia\, as well as Amazon.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/keys-hell-death-book-launch/
LOCATION:Topping Bookshop\, York Street\, Bath\, BA1 1NG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180322
CREATED:20240306T115809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T163006Z
UID:3731-1712397600-1712419200@charlescordell.com
SUMMARY:Siege of Conwy 1646 – Living History at Plas Mawr
DESCRIPTION:The Siege of Conwy 1646 event at Plas Mawr – the finest Elizabethan town house in Britain. Meet the soldiers of the garrison and their families. Hear their stories and fears after four years of Civil War. Listen to the talk in the gatehouse on the British Civil Wars in North Wales. Join the discussion on the story of the siege\, of how Bishop John Williams – Archbishop of York – was wounded storming the walls\, Sir John Owens‘ defiance and the mystery of the missing silver. \nYou can read about the background to the Siege of Conwy in 1646\, on this website. Read how and why the British Civil Wars started – on the General Crisis of the 17th Century and the Great Rebellion – at English Civil War Notes & Maps.
URL:https://charlescordell.com/event/siege-conwy-1646/
LOCATION:Plas Mawr\, High Street\, Conwy\, Wales\, LL32 8DE
CATEGORIES:Civil War Talks & Battlefield Walks
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