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Siege of Leicester Parley Follows Relentless Parliament Assault
Amid the 1645 siege, Sir Thomas Fairfax presses Leicester’s surrender as Col. Pickering and Col. Rainsborough negotiate terms with the Governor after a breach. Fairfax orders continuous bombardment, supplies, and parley preparations while aiming to end the war swiftly. Newark and surrounding counties see movements as forces gather in Berkshire and Nottinghamshire.
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John Gell
Berkithire
Nottinghamshire
Cheferfield
Wiliams Brereton
Stafford
Thomas Fairfax
Leiceser
Sarmmons
Newark
Thomas Faifax
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