The Rest Is History 144. The Trial of Charles I Part 2
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Jan 28, 2022 Professor Ted Vallance, an expert on the English Civil War, joins to discuss the trial and execution of Charles I, which took place 373 years ago. They debate whether Charles' execution was an act of treason or justice. The conversation sheds light on the courtroom dynamics, highlighting the king's composure despite serious charges. Vallance emphasizes the trial's impact on public perception of monarchy and authority, and the emotional weight of Charles' farewell to his children underscores the event's historical significance. The discussion also connects the execution to 18th-century revolutionary thought.
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Trial Background
- Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook discuss the trial of Charles I with Professor Ted Vallance.
- Vallance's Zoom background displays a picture of the trial, adding visual context.
Trial Seating and Heckling
- Spectators at the trial had varying seating options, from expensive gallery seats to cheaper options.
- Anne Fairfax, wife of Thomas Fairfax, purportedly heckled from the gallery, though sources are debated.
Bradshaw's Headwear
- John Bradshaw, the trial's president, wore no bulletproof hat, contrary to some accounts.
- The commissioners acted as both judge and jury.