The Battle of Marston Moor

On 2nd July, 1644, the Royalist Army of King Charles I were defeated by the Parliamentarian and Scottish forces

On Sunday, 30th August and Monday, 31st August 2009 the Sealed Knot will be re-enacting this momentous battle at York Racecourse in the biggest re-enactment event York has seen

Before the battle Charles has said: "If York be lost I shall esteem my crown little else"

Why was the city so important? And what effect did this defeat have on his cause?

Find out more at The Battle of Marston Moor