Did the Earl of Essex commit self-murder or was he helped? What secrets did he take with him and was it enough to be murdered? Uncover the facts in Charles II's #SecretQueen out October from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/qCH0m...

Murder or Suicide? #MythBuster #historyfacts #HistortyBlog #BloodyHistory #17thcentury

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Marlborough didn't win the battle of Sedgemoor, the Earl of Feversham did, this is a Myth that needs busting! #MonmouthRebellion #Mythbuster youtube.com/shorts/XDk67...

Feversham's Cravat & the Battle of Sedgemoor #MythBuster #Historyfacts #Historyblog #17thcentury

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What happens in 17th-Century Spa, doesn't always stay in Spa, especially when King Charles II and Lucy Walter are in town. Discover the gossip in Charles II's #SecretQueen out October from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #LucyTuesday

#otd 21 July 1683, William Lord Russell crossed the thin red line between Traitor & Martyr, but what was his connection to Charles II's #SecretQueen? The truth is coming from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/tHpLn...

Lord Russell: Traitor or Martyr? #BloodyHistory #historyfacts #17thcentury #execution #historyshorts

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#otd 15 July 1685, Jack Ketch takes the Duke of Monmouth's life after five strikes of the Axe. However, the Fight for Liberty over Divine Rule is not over... youtube.com/shorts/35Q2j...

Monmouth & the Executioner: 15 July 1685 #historyfacts #17thcentury #historypodcast #bloodyhistory

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#otd 14 July 1656, the life of Lucy Walter and her children's lives hangs in the balance. Will Oliver Cromwell pick Death or Freedom? Will Charles IIs #secretqueen live or die. Out from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social in October. youtube.com/shorts/OE7cu...

Death or Freedom for Lucy Walter? #history #onthisdayinhistory #historypodcast #LucyTuesday

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Was the Duke of Monmouth a coward in 1685 or is this a Myth that needs busting? #historypodcast #17thcentury #history #monmouthrebellion #militaryhistory youtube.com/shorts/3Uk7F...

Myth Buster Monmouth is Not a Coward #17thcentury #HistoryPodcast #MonmouthRebellion #historyfacts

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#otd 7 July 1644 Roch Castle falls to Colonel Gerard, but was the family home of Lucy Walter's destroyed? Learn more in Charles II's #SecretQueen from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #LucyTuesday youtube.com/shorts/Iylx_...

Was the Family Home of Lucy Walter, Roch Castle Destroyed? #17thcentury #history #SecretQueen

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#OTD 6 July 1685, the Duke of Monmouth is defeated in the night battle of Sedgemoor. warwalks.com/monmouth-reb...

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The Battle of Sedgemoor was the final act of the Monmouth Rebellion, fought early hours of 6 July 1685 near Bridgwater between the opposing armies of Feversham & Monmouth.

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Well, there is a saying 'Publish & be Damned'. The final PDF proof looks good, images all submitted, corrections all good, the true story of Charles II's Secret Queen from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social is finished! Just need to send the 'publish' message back to my wonderful editor. #SecretQueen

#OTD 1685, Monmouth's Army retreats to Wells. Here they find weapons & powder abandoned by Lord Churchill. Yet, short of supplies, he lets his men strip the city of Lead, Bedcord, & the churches of gold. #FightingForLiberty & #oneking1685 from Helion & Co #MonmouthRebellion

#OTD 1656, Lucy Walter is under arrest & in the Tower, but why was she in England at all? Discover the truth in Charles II's #SecretQueen out October from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #LucyTuesday #17thCentury youtu.be/NKuSbJh5ado

Why was Lucy Walter in the Tower of London in 1656?

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#OTD 23 June 1656, Lucy Walter is lodging in Hill's the Barbers 'over against Somerset-house', on the Strand, close to her Aunt & Uncle's house in Axe-Yard. Discovery why Lucy was in London in Charles II's #Secret Queen out Oct. 2026 from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #LucyTuesday

#otd 1685, the Duke of Monmouth, son of Lucy Walter & King Charles II, was proclaimed King by the people of Taunton. But was he legitimate? One King, King Monmouth! Unlock the truth in Charles II's #SecretQueen out October from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #StuartSaturday #LucyTuesday

#OTD 1685 Monmouth's forces beat-up the Militia stationed at Bridport. After a brisk early morning fight that sees Monmouth's Cavalry flee but the Infantry march back in triumph. The Dorset Militia fought well. Honours are even after the first clash of arms. #FightingforLiberty #OneKing1685

#OTD 1685 was the forgotten Battle of Ardkinglas in Scotland. Although documented in letters & the Gazette, this event has been lost time. Maybe because it saw King James II/VII's forces defeated by Argyll's soldiers. Follow #FightingForLiberty #oneking1685 or visit: warwalks.com/monmouth-reb...

#OTD 1685, the Duke of Monmouth lands at Lyme & raises his standard. Within hours over 800 soldiers have been enlisted, armed, given purple coats lined in red & put into files, squads, companies & regiments. #FightingforLiberty #OneKing1685 from Helion & Co #MonmouthRebellion

#OTD 1685, this evening Monmouth puts Mr Dare & Col. Venner ashore at Chideock to spread the word. Venner is to raise Taunton for the Duke. Over the next 24 hours over 3,000 men start heading to Lyme. The mobilisation has begun. #FightingforLiberty #OneKing1685 from Helion & Co #MonmouthRebellion

#OTD 1685, having unloaded all his military stores into Eilean Dearg Castle & fortified his camp at Glendaruel, Argyll sends Colonel Rumbold with 500 soldiers up the valley to seize Ardkinglas Castle. #FightingForLiberty #oneking1685 from Helion & Co #MonmouthRebellion

In June 1655 Lucy Walter was living on the 'Denneweg' close to The Hague & regularly spent time with the Princess Royal, the King's sister. Uncover the truth in Charles II's #SecretQueen out October from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #LucyTuesday #17thCentury Print from my collection.

#otd 1685, the Earl of Argyll moves to strengthen his position & army before marching home to #Inveraray. Meanwhile, everything is going to plan with King James redeploying Government forces northwards. #FightingforLiberty from Helion & Co #MonmouthRebellion #OneKing1685

#otd 1685 soldiers from Argyll's Army land at #Greenock & after a brisk firefight they defeat the Government cavalry force sent to push them into the sea. Discover the forgotten #ScotishHistory of the #MonmouthRebellion in #FightingforLiberty from Helion Books. #17thCentury

Several eye-witness put Lucy Walter with King Charles II at this French Royal Palace in the summer of 1649, but was she his wife or mistress? Discover the hidden truth in Charles II's #SecretQueen out October from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #LucyTuesday

In 1685, Monmouth Declared War, this was according to the established principles of a Just War. He paid & uniformed the men, turning them from rebels into Soldiers, offering them protection from retribution. This was no 'Pitchfork Rebellion'. #FightingforLiberty #OneKing @historyrage.bsky.social

#OTD 1685 at 3 o'clock Monmouth leaves Dutch waters in the Helderenberg flying a Jack as a Man-of-War manned by Dutch sailors paid for by the Prince of Orange. Learn more in #FightingforLiberty and #OneKing! published by Helion & Co #MonmouthRebellion

#OTD 1685, the Duke of Monmouth slips away and joins his fleet of three ships waiting off the Dutch coast. Onboard are 80 officers and arms for the 3000 recruits ready in England. #FightingforLiberty #OneKing1685 #MonmouthRebellion

#OTD 1685, Argyll's ships take a well-armed merchant ship in the River Clyde. The fighting starts in Scotland. Learn more in #FightingforLiberty & #OneKing from Helion & Co #MonmouthRebellion #17thCentury

In May 1656, Lucy Walter purchased a fine property & land facing 'Pasgelt' near Delft. She was more than a common whore, discover the truth in Charles IIs #SecretQueen out October from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social Map snippet from my collection for #LucyTuesday

In May 1648 General Laugharne had switched sides to fight for King Charles I. As a cousin, through her great-grandmother Jane, Lucy's family had been divided by the sword. Discover the complexity of Civil War life in Charles II's #SecretQueen out 30 Oct @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #lucytuesday

It's May 1639 & Lucy Walter travels with her family to London. As they passed through the Towy Valley they probably visit relations. Charles IIs #SecretQueen out 30 October from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #LucyTuesday #17thCentury