Civil War Talk

The Battle of Upton was fought on 28 August 1651 when a New Model Army detachment under the command of Colonel John Lambert made a surprise attack on Royalists defending the river Severn crossing at Upton-upon-Severn, 6 miles (9.7 km) below Worcester. In the action which followed, the Royalist commander Major General Edward Massey was severely wounded and the surviving Royalists were driven out of the town and north along the Worcester Road.

The successful attack allowed Parliamentary forces to approach Worcester from the west and was an important action in completing Cromwell's investment of Worcester as a prelude to his assault and capture of the city.

Timings

Tuesday 15 September:

1900-2100

Location & directions

Tudor House Museum, 16 Church Street, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, wr8 0ht

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please pre-book via email.

Booking email:

[email protected]

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