The World Turned Upside Down - The British Civil Wars 1638-1651

The World Turned Upside Down

British Civil Wars

Oliver Cromwell

Charles I

Parliament

English Civil War

England

New Model Army

Ireland

English Civil Wars

Scotland

Charles II

Royalists

Marston Moor

Naseby

Battle Of Edge Hill

Thirty Years War

Puritanism

Wales

Royal Navy

George Monck

Welcome to exciting new weekly podcasts from top historians, all about the British Civil Wars.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	130	Founded	3 years ago
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Everyday informing in revolutionary England

Informing and informers were pervasive in successive governments’ attempts to maintain the security and stability of the English Republic between 1649 and 1660. Some members of the public felt that by informing on others they significantly and positi... more

17 Jul 2026 • 32 min

Remembering the English Revolution – Impact and consequences

In 1660, the Restoration of the Monarchy made the question of remembering and memorialising the English Revolution not only controversial, but also dangerous. In that year, the Act of Oblivion and Indemnity pardoned those other than the regicides who... more

10 Jul 2026 • 28 min • Most popular

How did the landscape shape Civil War battle Naseby 1645?

What was the landscape of rural England like, over which many of the battles of the Civil Wars were fought? How did these fields and woods shape the armies’ tactics and influence the outcomes of battles such as Naseby which would alter British, and e... more

26 Jun 2026 • 26 min

Royalist Experiences of the Sieges of Newark-on-Trent

Strategically located at the lowest bridging point of the River Trent, the market town of Newark in Nottinghamshire became the focus of one of the most sustained conflicts of the British Civil Wars. Staunchly Royalist, the town’s inhabitants were bes... more

5 Jun 2026 • 30 min

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Recent Guests

Ted Vallance

Professor of History (Dean of Research and Doctoral Studies at the University of Roehampton)

University of Roehampton

Episode: Remembering the English Revolution – Impact and consequences

Mandy de Bellin

honorary visiting fellow at the University of Leicester

University of Leicester

Episode: How did the landscape shape Civil War battle Naseby 1645?

Jade Jesty

Doctoral researcher discussing her archival work on Newark sieges

Pembroke College, University of Cambridge

Episode: Royalist Experiences of the Sieges of Newark-on-Trent

Andrew Hopper

Professor of Lifelong Learning at the University of Oxford, discussing the significance of Newcastle as a royalist general

University of Oxford

Episode: William Cavendish Duke of Newcastle – The foremost Royalist General?

Dr Ed Leggan

Historian

Queen Mary University of London

Episode: Nurturing civil war – Politics, religion and the textile industry

Jonathan Healy

Dr Jonathan Healy, Associate Professor in Social History, Kellogg College, University of Oxford

University of Oxford

Episode: Blood in the winter – descent into civil war

Erica Cannella

Historian

University/academic affiliation not explicitly stated in transcript

Episode: The Quakers and the power of print

Laura Stewart

Professor of History at the University of York

University of York

Episode: Understanding the conquest and occupation of Scotland

Richard Blakemore

Associate Professor of Social and Maritime History, University of Reading

University of Reading

Episode: Making the Protectorate the strongest naval power of the age – Robert Blake (1598-1657)

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Mike Gibbs

Host and publisher associated with World Turned Upside Down

Andrew Hopper

Host of the discussion panel; contributing editor and host of the program

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings

A model podcast
Excellent interviews and talks by fine historians. Leading academic research made accessible and entertaining. Highly recommended.
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Bosworth-to-Waterloo
Australia3 months ago
Gold Dust
Got supremely lucky finding this resource. It’s pure facts and knowledge expertly packaged and concisely delivered for a learner to sit back and enjoy. As a Scot we didn’t get taught the Civil War at School. This package of podcasts and your website will have me knowing this chapter of history in no time. Many Thanks.
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Lenny09873625
United Kingdom5 months ago
Excellent historical explorations from multiple perspectives
I’ve listened to about 18 episodes so far. Especially appreciated Dr. Mendelsohn’s discussion of the civil wars in children’s literature, the reappraisals of John Pym, and the extraordinary legal challenges of the King’s trial. This series really helps to open up this period, and reflect on changing historical interests and trends as well. Bravo!
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5
SRcycles
United States10 months ago
Recently discovered breath of fresh air
Great to dive deeper than the average pod… with subject matter dissecting the most formative era in British politics. Thankyou.
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5
Ninetailors
United Kingdoma year ago
Awesome Podcast
Loving this podcast. Lots of interesting and varied episodes, which are just the right length. Are you taking requests? Would love to hear an episode about George Monck!
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United Kingdom2 years ago

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Royalist Experiences of the Sieges of Newark-on-Trent

Q: Why did Newark-on-Trent hold such strategic importance during the Civil Wars?

Its location at the intersection of major roads and the River Trent made it ideal for military staging, information transmission, and control of movement between royalist centers like Oxford and York.

The Quakers and the power of print

Q: Erica, can I begin by asking you to give us a brief introduction to the origins of Quakerism in the 17th century?

Quakerism emerged in the early 1650s in the Northwest of England, founded by George Fox, and developed amid the social and political upheaval following the Civil Wars; it rejected church hierarchy, asserted an inner light accessible to all, and emphasized equality before God, rather than traditional oaths, tithes, or deference to social superiors.

Blood in the winter – descent into civil war

Q: Did the subsequent move to Civil War become inevitable, in your view, or do you think that if the king had returned to London, the peace could have been established?

There were many who believed peace was salvageable in 1642, but the move of the king to York, the increase in militarization, and the MPs' hold on military power created a momentum that made civil war likely, though not necessarily inevitable given different choices and trajectories; the revolutionary momentum on Parliament's side accelerated this path.

Blood in the winter – descent into civil war

Q: Can I begin by asking you why you have focused a whole book, and it's a fascinating read, on the year 1642?

The aim is to provide an in-depth, day-to-day history of dramatic political moments, showing how rapid changes and the lived experiences of people shaped the outbreak of the war, rather than just presenting a broad sweep of events.

Understanding the conquest and occupation of Scotland

Q: What does incorporation actually mean for Scotland, and how did the tender of union redefine sovereignty and governance there?

Incorporation meant integrating Scotland within a single parliamentary framework with representation in Westminster, a civil-legal restructuring, and toleration policies that attempted to balance control with concessions to Scottish institutions, though it was often negotiated with limited Scottish consent and under English dominance.

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A scholarly history podcast focused on the British Civil Wars, with hosts guiding in-depth conversations with historians and researchers. Episodes frequently center on archival research, regional loyalties, military leadership, and the social dimensions of war—ranging from non-elites' experiences in sieges to the influence of print and industry on political loyalties. Noteworthy is the commitment to primary sources, diverse regional perspectives, and nuanced debates about reputations and memory in the early modern period. The show tends to attract listeners who value rigorous academic analysis presented accessibly, and it often features guests from top universities and research institutes, making it especially compelling for students, educa... more

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