Civil War comes to Oxborough Hall
Oliver Cromwell's forces are on their way to one of Norfolk's most beautiful houses. Oxburgh Hall, at Oxborough, near Swaffham, is holding a two-day 'Defend the Hall' event (11am-4pm) this weekend when the 17th Century Life & Times re-enactment group will be in action during the Civil War as Parliament Forces enter the Oxburgh Estate intent on destruction.
Oliver Cromwell's forces are on their way to one of Norfolk's most beautiful houses. Oxburgh Hall, at Oxborough, near Swaffham, is holding a two-day 'Defend the Hall' event (11am-4pm) this weekend when the 17th Century Life & Times re-enactment group will be in action during the Civil War as Parliament Forces enter the Oxburgh Estate intent on destruction.
It's lively and colourful fun for the family and - be warned - loud too, with musket and cannon fire at this event.
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