Capture of Wakefield

The capture of Wakefield occurred on 21 May 1643 when a Parliamentary force under the command of Sir Thomas Fairfax surprised the Royalist garrison and successfully stormed the town.

Capture of Wakefield

The capture of Wakefield occurred on 21 May 1643 when a Parliamentary force under the command of Sir Thomas Fairfax surprised the Royalist garrison and successfully stormed the town.