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Cromwell's Severed Head: Unveiled at New Exhibition in Huntingdon

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Cromwell's Severed Head: Unveiled at New Exhibition in Huntingdon
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  • Oliver Cromwell's head is on exhibit in Huntingdon until March.
  • Cromwell, a key 17th-century figure, died in 1658 of natural causes.
    • After 1660's monarchy restoration, Cromwell's head was exhumed by Charles II.
    • The head was displayed at Westminster for 20 years before being stolen.
    • It became a tourist attraction until buried at Sydney Sussex College in 1960.
    • Exhibition features Cromwell's funeral banner and death mask.
    • Curator Orme emphasizes the exhibit's intriguing historical narrative.
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