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Civil War Commander, 1642-1651, (c1990-2010). Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Tyne and Wear. Reconstruction drawing of Sir Thomas Riddell, Civil War commander of the Tynemouth Garrison. Royalist army officer. The English Civil War (1642-1651) was a series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians (Roundheads) and Royalists (Cavaliers) over, principally, the manner of England's government.