Highlights of the Cromwell Museum

English 35min 9

The Cromwell Museum is home to the best collection in the world of items relating to the 17th century soldier and statesman Oliver Cromwell, housed in the 17th century building which was the grammar school which he attended.

Join Museum Curator Stuart Orme for a look at some of the highligh...

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  1. Welcome to the Cromwell Museum

    00:49 | The Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon, main entrance

  2. The Cromwell Museum Building

    04:31 | The Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon, by the model case

  3. Cromwell's Early Life

    04:40 | The Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon, Early Life Section

  4. Cromwell the Parliamentarian

    03:46 | The Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon, near the main entrance

  5. Cromwell the Soldier

    03:40 | The Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon, military section

  6. Images of Cromwell

    03:38 | The Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon, Images of Cromwell section

  7. Cromwell the Man

    03:29 | The Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon, by the Cromwell the Man display

  8. Cromwell as Lord Protector

    03:11 | The Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon, Lord Protector display

  9. Cromwell's Legacy

    08:05 | The Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon, main gallery

Featured artworks

Edward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich (1625-72)

Sir Oliver Cromwell (1563–1655)

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658)

Cavalry 'Mortuary' Sword, believed to have belonged to Oliver Cromwell

Credits

Images, text and content © The Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon