The Blood in Winter: A Nation Descends, 1642
Monday 5 October
Castle Hill Baptist Church
2.00pm
After years of tension, by late 1641 England had reached a semblance of peace.
Then came winter: and with it, chaos, protests, political deadlock and, eventually, a remarkable attempt by King Charles I to destroy his opponents. On 4 January 1642, Charles marched his army on Westminster, seeking to arrest five Members of Parliament, setting in motion a series of events that led to bloodshed and civil war, changing the nation forever.
Jonathan Healey recreates the claustrophobic atmosphere of the months that sent England into that war. It is a story of remarkable but flawed characters, faced with unpalatable choices, and a frightening picture of a society in profound distress.
Jonathan will be in conversation with Festival Director Aaron Manning.