The history surrounding 'The Battle of Worcester'
The fighting at Powick Bridge - 1651

Keith and the Scots initially held their position at Powick bridge against the Parliamentarian advance into the city from the west.

They were eventually overwhelmed by reinforcements sent by Cromwell using the bridges of boats at the confluence of the Teme and the Severn. Fighting hand to hand, as they pushed back into the city ahead of the Parliamentary advance, the Scots sustained heavy casualties.

The action at Powick bridge was only one part of the battle of Worcester. Despite attempts by Charles to counter-attack, the Scots were eventually defeated by the superior generalmanship and greater numbers of Cromwell's army. Estimates suggest that only 700 of Cromwell's men were killed compared with between 2000 and 4000 Royalist deaths. Charles managed to evade capture and escaped to France. The Duke of Hamilton died of wounds received in the fighting and is buried in Worcester Cathedral. It is thought that as many as 10,000 Scots were taken prisoner many of whom were transported to the English colonies in the New World, amongst other destinations,
Staunton Virginia and Boston Massechusetts.