Who won the battle of Nantwich?
The Battle of Nantwich proved a substantial victory for Parliament. Two hundred Royalists had been killed and 1500 captured.
What is Holly’s holy?
Holly Holy Day is Saturday 22 January – the day when the people of Nantwich celebrated the end in 1644 of the Royalist siege of the town by wearing a sprig of holly in their hats.
Why is Holly Holy Day called Holly Holy Day?
Holly Holy Day commemorates the lifting of the Siege of Nantwich during the English Civil War on 25th January 1644 and the name is derived from the locals wearing sprigs of holly in their hats to celebrate.
What is being remembered on Holly Holy Day?
Holly Holy Day was held yearly to commemorate the victory of a makeshift Parliamentary army under Sir Thomas Fairfax over the Royalist forces of Lord John Byron at Acton on 25 January 1644.
Who won the Battle of Nantwich in 1644?
Parliamentarian victory
| Battle of Nantwich | |
|---|---|
| Part of First English Civil War | |
| Date 25 January 1644 Location Nantwich, Cheshire Result Parliamentarian victory | |
| Belligerents | |
| Royalists | Parliamentarians |
Who was the leader of the royalists?
The Royalist cavaliers’ skill and speed on horseback led to many early victories. Prince Rupert, commanding the king’s cavalry, used a tactic learned while fighting in the Dutch army, where cavalry would charge at full speed into the opponent’s infantry, firing their pistols just before impact.
Where is Holly Holy Day celebrated?
Nantwich
Holly Holy Day is held in the town centre and Mill Island locations of Nantwich. From M6, jct 16 just follow signs to Nantwich town centre.
Why was the Battle of Nantwich important?
It was a substantial victory for the parliamentarians. Nantwich was relieved, the royalist domination of Cheshire was over, royalist artillery and the baggage train was captured and several senior royalist officers taken prisoner. It marked the beginning of the recovery of the parliamentarian cause in the North.