A thanksgiving declaration circulated by Cromwell after the siege of Waterford
Waterford fell to Cromwell on August 10th, 1650, and while local people were obviously not happy, it was a cause of huge celebration for his followers. Eamonn McEneaney from Waterford Treasures discussed the significance of a pamphlet calling for a day of thanksgiving to mark this event.
If you like Eamonn's slots with us on The Big Breakfast Blaa have a listen here to the story of a tablecloth that was once an autograph book.
And below is his chat to us about the fall of Waterford City in the 17th century...
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