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Why did people want the king back in 1646?

Case study 2: Viewpoints, 1645-46

To understand why people wanted Charles back on the throne in 1646, we need to look at what people were thinking and saying in 1645 and 1646. These sources will help you to understand people’s views and attitudes at the time.

Sources:

SP16/511/27; a lady wanting peace, 1645
1. Letter from a lady wanting peace, 1645
SP16/511/87; letter from Charles, 1645
2. Letter by Charles to Parliament, December 1645
SP16/513/10; letter from Parliament, 1646
3. Reply by Parliament to Charles, January 1646
SP16/514/33; pamphlet against Charles, 1646
4. Political pamphlet against the king, 1646
SP23/197/39; conditions in Cheshire, 1646
5. Letter on economic conditions in Cheshire, 1646