Events for October 25

Invasion of the Isle of Mann by Cromwellian forces.

October 25, 1651

Invasion of the Isle of Mann by Cromwellian forces.

The invasion fleet was held up by bad weather for a week at Beaumaris, but it eventually arrived off Castletown Bay at about 2 oclock in the morning of October 25th. The night was clear and it must have been a frightening sight for the Manx who were r

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