1649—1660: Commonwealth Interregnum The period during which Oliver Cromwell and his son, Richard, held power and authority in England and Wales and marks the time commencing with the execution of Charles I to the restoration of Charles II.
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1660
1660: Civil Marriages Legalised Marriages performed before justices during the Protectorates of Oliver and Richard Cromwell (1653-1660) were legalised by Act of Parliament (12 Car. ii, c. 33) during the latter part of the year.
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1667
1667: Burial in Woollen First act enacted requiring all burials to be in woollen in an effort to protect the wool trade from imports of silk cloth.
Abt 1658 - 1669 (~ 11 years)