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The Restoration: everything you wanted to know

The Restoration: everything you wanted to know

Dr Clare Jackson tackles listener questions on the reestablishment of the monarchy in 1660, after 11 years of Republican rule

Elinor Evans

Published: May 15, 2022 at 12:51 PM

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How did the Restoration of the monarchy come about, after a period of civil war and 11 years of Republican rule? How smooth was the transfer of power? And what did it mean for the everyday person? Speaking with Elinor Evans, Dr Clare Jackson tackles listener questions and popular internet search queries on Charles II’s ascension to the throne, in the latest episode in our Everything you wanted to know series.

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Elinor EvansHead of digital (web and video)

Elinor Evans is head of digital (web and video)

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