London (and other venues) Cromwell Day

Where:	2025 at Methodist Central Hall, Westminster & at the Cromwell statue outside the Houses of Parliament
When:	3rd September or Saturday nearest 3rd September
Time:	Often 3pm but may vary with venue- recently at 2.15pm

 

Oliver Cromwell died on September 3rd 1658 and each year his anniversary is celebrated by the Cromwell Association, who promote study of the great man’s life and times. Cromwell was Lord Protector in the Interrregnum or Commonwealth period, when Britain was a republic during the seventeenth century following the Civil Wars. It’s essentially a society event but interested members of the public are very welcome to attend. For many years it was held outside at Cromwell’s  Statue next to the Houses of Parliament but changes in the area mean that this is not possible (see below) and for the foreseeable future it is held at various venues with a significant Cromwellian link. The short service includes suitable rousing hymns with readings and prayers, and a wreath laying ceremony at the end.

Helpful Hints

In 2025 it was on Saturday 6th September in London at the side chapel of Methodist Central Hall, Westminster at 2.15pm with a wreath-laying ceremony following at the statue outside the Houses of Parliament. 2026 date and venue are yet to be announced but it’s likely to be Saturday 5th.

In 2024 it was on Saturday 7th September at St Ives, Cambridgeshire at 2.15 in the Free Church.2023 was at Worcester and a wreath-laying ceremony took place before the service at 2pm at The Commandery.

For a few years the venue has been at several different places and is now usually held on a Saturday near 3rd rather than 3rd itself- recent venues have included Worcester and Putney. The Houses of Parliament work is ongoing so a return to that venue for the service is unlikely for some time, if at all.

Click here for the Cromwell Association website : http://www.olivercromwell.org/

Photo by greycap (at Cromwell’s statue).

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