1639
Declaration of War
Starts after Charles tries to enforce the English Book of Common Prayer on the Scots
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Newburn in England. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Starts after Charles tries to enforce the English Book of Common Prayer on the Scots
Monck helps preserve English artillery during the retreat from Newburn.
Scottish Covenanters defeat the English army at Newburn.
The Covenanter army defeats English forces attempting to defend the River Tyne crossings.
Scottish Covenanters defeat the English army at Newburn.
The Covenanter army defeats English forces attempting to defend the River Tyne crossings.
Conway commands English troops defending the River Tyne crossings against the Covenanters.
Astley commands infantry supporting the English defensive position near Newburn.
Monck organises part of the English withdrawal after the position collapses.
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