Event Description
Tony Spicer will give a free evening talk about the Battle of Upton at The Tudor House Museum on Tuesday 15 September 2026 from 7pm – 9pm.
The Battle of Upton was fought on 28 August 1651 when a New Model Army detachment under the command of Colonel John Lambert made a surprise attack on Royalists defending the Severn crossing at Upton-upon-Severn, 6 miles downstream of Worcester. In the action that followed, the Royalist commander Major General Edward Massey was seriously wounded and the surviving Royalists were driven out of the town and north along the Worcester Road.
The successful attack allowed Parliamentary forces to approach Worcester from the west and was an important action in completing Cromwell’s investment of Worcester as a prelude to his assault and capture of the city.
For this event, please ensure you book your free place in advance using the details on the Heritage Open Days website, where you will also find more information about the event.
Timings
Tuesday 15 September 2026: 7pm – 9pm
