ON A foggy November evening, a convoy of small boats was rowing quietly up the River Frome. They held 200 soldiers, who clutched their firearms and cursed any of their companions who made a noise that might give them away. The year was 1643 and these were Parliamentarian soldiers under the leadership of Captain John Ley of Bridport. He was commander …
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