Rebellion of George Booth
George Booth leads a revolt aimed at restoring Charles II & attempts to sieze Chester with 4,000 troops
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Rebellion of George Booth
Leads a Royalist rebellion in the greater Manchester area
Rebellion of Rebels in Winnington Bridge
George Booths troops are routed by Lambert at the Battle of Winnington Bridge
Restoration
George Booth leads a revolt aimed at restoring Charles II & attempts to sieze Chester with 4,000 troops
Restoration
Charles II the "merry monarch, scandalous and poor", is glad to obey the summons, and Fairfax provides the horse on which Charles rides at his coronation
Restoration
A "free" Parliament is called; Fairfax is elected member for Yorkshire, and is put at the head of the commission appointed by the House of Commons to wait upon Charles II, at the Hague and urges his speedy return
Rota Club
Harrington establishes the Rota Club to debate republican constitutional proposals.
Rump Parliament
The restored Rump Parliament relies on Monck's army as political order breaks down.
Siege of Chester
George Booth leads a revolt aimed at restoring Charles II & attempts to sieze Chester with 4,000 troops
Support for Richard Cromwell
Initially supports Richard Cromwell while political authority weakens in England.
The Art of Lawgiving
Harrington publishes The Art of Lawgiving.
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