One of the closest moments to a Royalist capture of London. After Edgehill, Charles I's army advanced towards London. Rupert stormed Brentford in a surprise attack on 12 November 1642, scattering two Parliamentary regiments and throwing the city into panic. However the Trained Bands of London marched out and confronted the Royalist army at Turnham Green — whereupon Charles withdrew. Had he pressed on, London might have fallen.
c.500 Parliamentary soldiers captured or drowned in the Thames
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