English Civil War Resources for Historians & Genealogists 

The English Civil War was a series of battles and skirmishes (both physical and political), which took place between 22nd August 1642 and 3rd September 1651, between the 'Roundheads' (Parliamentarians) and 'Cavaliers' (Royalists). The cause of the War was mainly due to political unrest, and issues surrounding religious freedom.

Below are links to various sources which may prove useful to genealogists and historians of all levels of experience:

• CIVIL WAR PETITIONS (www.civilwarpetitions.ac.uk): this free website contains a database full of Civil War Petitions (applications for financial support on behalf of soldiers/families of soldiers who were maimed or killed during military service), information regarding medical practices throughout the conflict, guides on individuals known to have fought, and much more!
• BRITISH CIVIL WARS PROJECT (http://bcw-project.org/): soldier/statesman biographies, campaign maps, and more.
• BRITISH HISTORY ONLINE (https://www.british-history.ac.uk/): general information regarding the Civil War, as well as Civil War history pertaining to specific localities.
• THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES (https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/): Search for individual Civil War soldiers, and other relevant collections.
• 1641 DEPOSITIONS (https://1641.tcd.ie/): Witness testimonies concerning the 1641 Irish Rebellion, which was connected to the English Civil War.
• THE BATTLEFIELDS TRUST (https://www.battlefieldstrust.com/resource-centre/civil-war/): Maps and information regarding Civil War campaigns, along with many others throughout history.
• THE 1642 TAILOR (https://the1642tailor.com/): Blog focusing on the fashions and uniforms of the time.

If you know of any other useful resources for this period in English history, please let me know!