Bristol in the English Civil War

During the English Civil War (1642–1651), Bristol was a key port on the west coast of England and considered strategically important both Royalists and Parliamentarians. The following are the major events in Bristol or events effecting Bristol during the English Civil War.

1642

 * February, Sir Baynham Throckmorton bore a message from the King to the Common-council of Bristol.
 * February, Cannon sent by the Mayor to Marlborough against the King.
 * July, Marquis Hertford arrives in Somerset.
 * September, Aldworth elected Mayor.
 * 23 October, the Battle of Edgehill.
 * 2 December, Colonel Thomas Essex's two Parliamentary regiments admitted into Bristol.

1643

 * 7 January, Petition for peace presented to the King.
 * 27 February, Colonel Nathaniel Fiennes succeeded Colonel Essex as the Parliamentary military Governor.
 * April, Supplies sent from Bristol to the Protestants in Ireland.
 * March, The King's Proclamation concerning the Navy sent to Bristol.
 * 30 May, The execution of (Robert Yeamans and George Boucher) for their part in a plot to secretly let in Royalist forces.
 * 26 July, Bristol stormed by Prince Rupert (Fiennes stated in a statement to the House of Commons that this did not happen until 5 August).

1644

 * 5 January, The Association of Devon and Cornwall printed in Bristol by the King's Printer.

1646

 * 11 September, City surrendered to General Thomas Fairfax.
 * September Rupert reports this to the Charles and leaves England in disgrace.