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Siege era struggles shape Leicester amid parliamentary rift
An animated wartime ordinance outlines exclusion of those who bore arms against Parliament, while Leicester suffers extreme poverty and supply shortages. The text notes excise funds to support soldiers, a general relief plan, and military actions around Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Gloucester, and Somerset, including fortifications and naval leverage, with forces under Colonel Graves and Sir Thomas.
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Houthisda
Mer
Leicester
Oxon, Buckinghaw
Berks
Graves
Briffod
Glocester
Somersetshire
Thomas Cele Armay
Bri
Thanas
Arong
Porref
Garifon
Berner Abiey
Daniell Bristod
Briffel
Daniel Fliine
Bernard Ashleys
Bernard