1643 Collection (page 8)

Gilbert Burnet - 4
GILBERT BURNET A very unfriendly satire on his grace the lord Bishop of Salisbury ! Date: 1643 - 1715

Pierre De LA Broue
PIERRE DE LA BROUE French churchman, bishop of Mirepoix, theologian. Date: 1643 - 1720

Bandits in Germany
German bandits attack their victims, one thrown to the ground and one pinned against a tree, during the Thirty Years War. 1643

Soldiers turned bandits during the Thirty Years War
Soldiers turned bandits draw their swords, during the Thirty Years War 17th Century

Torricelli invents the barometer, 1643
Torricelli invents the barometer. In 1643 the Italian physicist Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647) constructed a tube that was sealed at the top, around a metre long, and filled with mercury

Natives of New Guinea, 1643
Natives of New Guinea. 17th century artwork of three men from the Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, paddling an outrigger canoe

Tasmans visit to Fiji, 1643
Tasmans visit to Fiji. 17th century artwork showing the visit of the Dutch navigator and explorer Abel Tasman (1603-1659) to the Fiji Islands in 1643

Final portion of the Rhode Island charter, 1640s
Signatures and closing sentences of the Narragansett Patent (Rhode Island charter), 1643. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

North Pagoda, Falun Temple, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, Chi
View of the North Pagoda of the Falun Temple at Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, built in 1643

Pauls Cross
The preaching place at Pauls Cross : it will be demolished by a vote of Parliament in 1643

Giovanni Ciampoli
GIOVANNI BATTISTA CIAMPOLI Italian writer

Louis XIV and Regency
Five-year old Louis declares his mother, Anne d Autriche, to be regent during his minority

Train-Bands Militia
Lord Essex leads the London train-bands militia out of London to relieve the Siege of Gloucester. The 15, 000 strong force stood firm against Prince Ruperts cavalry

Battle of Rocroi 1643
BATTLE OF ROCROI Conde defeats the Spanish with heavy casualties, an event which marks the decline of Spanish military power

Defence of Wardour Cast
WARDOUR CASTLE, Wiltshire is heroically defended by Lady Blanche Arundel, but she is eventually forced to surrender. However, the Royalists recapture it later

Rupert at Bristol
BRISTOL Prince Rupert urges his Royalist forces to attack the city

John Pym / De Gucht
JOHN PYM English M.P. who played an active role in Parliamentary opposition to King Charles I

John Pym / Finden / Cooper
JOHN PYM English Member of Parliament, an important figure in the opposition to King Charles I

Fairfaxs Camp at Oxford
General Fairfaxs camp before Oxford

Battle of Hopton Heath
The Battle of Hopton Heath

Girolamo Frescobaldi
GIROLAMO FRESCOBALDI Italian musician

Torricellis Barometer
Perier checks the results of Torricellis barometer experiment on the summit of the Puy-de-Dome, France. Torricelli devised the earliest form in 1643

Louis Xiii / Le Juste
LOUIS XIII, LE JUSTE (JUST) Eldest son of Henri IV, he ruled from 1610-1643 and made France a great power, founding the Academie Francaise

Battle of Rocroi
BATTLE OF ROCROI Louis II Conde ( the Great Conde ) rallies the French and defeats the Spanish under Don Francisco de Melo

Louis Xiv / Geuslin / Furste
LOUIS XIV King of France (reigned 1643-1715)

Burning a Book 1643
The public hangman burns The Booke of Sportes upon the Lords Day at St Pauls Cross, and this is repeated at the Royal Exchange : London is inclined to Puritanism now

Cheapside Puritan Demo
Puritan demonstrations in London against the monarchy. Their actions included pulling down the cross at Cheapside and burning Catholic texts where the cross had stood

Richard First Earl Cork
RICHARD BOYLE, first earl of CORK Lord High Treasurer of Ireland

Gilbert Burnet
GILBERT BURNET churchman, bishop of Salisbury with his autograph

JOHN PYM radical statesman, a leading figure in the political affairs surrounding the onset of the English Civil War with his autograph

Lionel Earl Middlesex
LIONEL CRANFIELD, earl of MIDDLESEX statesman who incurred the resentment of Charles for not giving him enough money with his autograph

Wimpole Hall 1704
WIMPLE in the County of CAMBRIDGESHIRE. A bird s-eye view of the hall built in 1643 showing formal gardens, tree- lined walks, a deer park and extensive parkland

LA Salle in America
RENE-ROBERT CAVELIER DE LA SALLE French explorer; claiming the Lower Mississippi valley for Louis XIV as Louisiana, 1682

CRUEL CAVALIER VAUL
Popular print of Cruel Cavalier Captain Vaul

Events / Uk / Puritan Satire
Puritan demonstrations in London against the monarchy. Their actions included pulling down the cross at Cheapside and burning Catholic texts where the cross had stood

Puritans in Monastery
PURITANS - Puritan soldiers plunder a monastery during the English Civil War

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"Exploring the Past: Unveiling 1643's Antiquity and Archival Treasures in the British Isles" Step into a time capsule as we delve into the historical tapestry of 1643, a pivotal year that shaped Europe and beyond. The flag of the Scottish Covenanters unfurls proudly, symbolizing their unwavering commitment to religious freedom. Meanwhile, Abel Tasman, a Dutch navigator and explorer, sets sail on his daring expedition towards uncharted territories. Intricate cartography maps out England and its surrounding regions during this era of geographical exploration. Tasman's detailed drawing from 1643 captures Polynesian outrigger canoes near Fiji Islands - a testament to his audacious spirit. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Samuel Gorton engages in an intense dispute with John Cotton before facing trial for blasphemy in Boston. This wood engraving transports us back to colonial America where religious and political leaders clashed over matters of faith. The Militia Company under Captain X stands united as they defend their district amidst turbulent times. Their resilience echoes throughout history as they safeguarded their communities against threats. Witnessing nature's wonders intertwined with human ingenuity takes us to Kircher's Flower Clock from 1643. Sunflowers bloom gracefully, revealing the passage of time through horoscopium botanicum – an enchanting fusion of science and art. Amidst cultural splendor, geishas admire Amanohashidate's beauty – a picturesque scene reminiscent of Japan's rich heritage dating back centuries ago. Yet not all is serene; conflict looms on distant shores as The Battle of Newbury unfolds its dramatic chapters. Lives are forever altered by war’s relentless grip while Louis XIV rises as Le Roi Soleil – France’s iconic monarch whose reign would shape European history for years to come. Maria Pita emerges as Spain’s courageous heroine whose death certificate immortalizes her bravery during a time of turmoil.