Aftermath of Battle of Newburn
Strafford attempted to restore order after the English defeat at Newburn opened northern England to Scottish occupation.
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Historical records for England in 1640
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August
Artillery Withdrawal at Newburn
Monck helps preserve English artillery during the retreat from Newburn.
Battle of Newburn
Scottish Covenanters defeat the English army at Newburn.
Battle of Newburn
The Covenanter army defeats English forces attempting to defend the River Tyne crossings.
Battle of Newburn
Scottish Covenanters defeat the English army at Newburn.
Battle of Newburn
The Covenanter army defeats English forces attempting to defend the River Tyne crossings.
Defence of Tyne Crossings
Conway commands English troops defending the River Tyne crossings against the Covenanters.
English Infantry at Newburn
Astley commands infantry supporting the English defensive position near Newburn.
Retreat from Newburn
Monck organises part of the English withdrawal after the position collapses.
Twelve Peers Petition
Essex joins peers requesting a Parliament after the defeat at Newburn.
Twelve Peers Petition
Bristol urges the King to seek parliamentary assistance during the national emergency.
Twelve Peers Petition
Saye and Sele signs the petition demanding a Parliament and redress of grievances.
Twelve Peers Petition
Brooke joins the aristocratic opposition demanding constitutional consultation.
Twelve Peers Petition
Howard of Escrick signs the peers petition seeking parliamentary government.
Twelve Peers Petition
Mandeville supports the peers appeal for Parliament after military defeat.
Twelve Peers Petition
Paget urges Charles to call Parliament and settle the Scottish conflict.
Twelve Peers Petition
Warwick signs the request for Parliament and an end to arbitrary government.
Twelve Peers Petition
Bedford signs the peers petition urging Charles to summon Parliament and negotiate peace.
Twelve Peers Petition
Hertford supports the petition for parliamentary advice and a negotiated settlement.
Twelve Peers Petition
Mulgrave supports summoning Parliament to address war, finance and religious grievances.
Twelve Peers Petition
Wharton joins the petitioners demanding Parliament and investigation of grievances.
Capture of Newcastle
Scottish forces occupy Newcastle after victory at Newburn.
Capture of Newcastle
The Scottish Covenanter army occupies Newcastle after the English defeat at Newburn.
Capture of Newcastle
Scottish forces occupy Newcastle after victory at Newburn.
Capture of Newcastle
The Scottish Covenanter army occupies Newcastle after the English defeat at Newburn.
Covenanter Entry into Newcastle
The city admits the Covenanter army after English commanders withdraw.
Covenanter Entry into Newcastle
The city admits the Covenanter army after English commanders withdraw.
English Army Retreats to York
Charles’s defeated northern army withdraws toward York after abandoning Newcastle.
English Army Retreats to York
Charles’s defeated northern army withdraws toward York after abandoning Newcastle.
Illness at York
Strafford's illness restricted his ability to organise the demoralised royal army.
September
Scottish Army Enters Durham
Scottish troops extend their occupation southward into County Durham.
Scottish Army Enters Durham
Scottish troops extend their occupation southward into County Durham.
Council of Peers at York
Strafford attended the Great Council of Peers convened to address the military and financial emergency.
Great Council at York
Charles asks assembled peers for advice following the Scottish invasion.
Great Council at York
Charles asks assembled peers for advice following the Scottish invasion.
Great Council of Peers
Charles convenes a Great Council of Peers after military defeat in the north.
Great Council of Peers
Charles convenes a Great Council of Peers after military defeat in the north.
Great Council of Peers
Vane advises Charles during the emergency meeting of peers at York.
Long Parliament Announced
Charles announces that a new Parliament will meet in November.
Long Parliament Announced
Charles announces that a new Parliament will meet in November.
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