English Restoration

The English Restoration or simply Restoration was an episode in the history of Great Britain beginning in 1660 when the monarchy was restored under King Charles II after the English Civil War. Theatres reopened after having been closed during the protectorship of Oliver Cromwell, Puritanism lost its momentum, and the bawdy 'Restoration comedy' became a recognisable genre.

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• {{note|Parliament8}} House of Commons Journal Volume 8, 8 May 1660
• {{note|pepysdiary23}} Pepys Diary 23 May 1660.
• {{note|parliament29}}House of Commons Journal Volume 8, 30 May 1660
• {{note|pepysdiary23}}Pepys Diary 23 April 1661.