Hello, folks, and just before you start your chosen episode, let me tell you that Dave, of this parish, is running a new poll on the history of England Facebook site after the runaway success of the best ruler of England poll, which was won after a titanic final, in which Edward III met his castillo.

This new extravaganza is the opposite, who was the worst ruler England ever had. A selected list of eligible candidates will fight each other for the

right to progress to the grand finale and the ultimate struggle for the wooden spoon of history.

So, hop along to the History of England Facebook group and have your say.

Music Hello everyone, and we have finally seen Cromwell into his grave,

although plot spoiler, it's not going to enjoy it down there for very long.

Now, you've heard me drone on, and I thought it would be good, therefore, to hear the voice of an expert.

Somebody really knows what they're talking about, so I'm very pleased to be joined by Miranda Malins from the Cromwell Association.

Hello, Miranda, and welcome to the History of England podcast.

Hello, David. I'm delighted to be here.

Excellent. Let's hope that lasts.

So let me just start by introducing you to everyone, gentle listeners.

Miranda is a historian who specialises in the history of Oliver Cromwell and the Interregnum indeed. So she has written numerous

features and book reviews and journals and magazines. She is co-hosts of an excellent podcast

about the 17th century with Paul Lay. It's called 1666 and all that. She has also written two historical novels about the 17th century with Paul Lay. It's called 16666 and all that.

She has also written two historical novels about the Cromwell family and is a long-standing

trustee of the Cromwell Association. Miranda, can I start by asking about you and the Cromwell

Association? I found their website really useful. So useful in fact,

I've become a member to myself as a sort of royalty payment. Ah. So I believe you've been a member

for quite a while. Tell me something about their Cromwell Association. I have, and I'm so

glad to hear that and that you're now a member. It's a really good organisation

because it's an educational charity that was set up in 1937 and it exists to promote a better

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