English Civil War Collection

Oliver Cromwell at Edgehill, English Civil War
Cromwell in prayer before the Battle of Edgehill, English Civil War, 1642. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

And when did you last see your father?, 1878. Artist: William Frederick Yeames
And when did you last see your father?, 1878

John Milton, English poet
John Milton (1608-1674), English poet. Milton was born in London and was educated at St. Pauls School and at Christs College, Cambridge

Charles I, King of England (1600-1649), 1631-1635. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)
Charles I, King of England (1600-1649), 1631-1635. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Down to the Dregs, 1880 (c1902)
Down to the Dregs, 1880, (c1902). Artist, John Seymour Lucas. A man in 17th century dress drains a tankard of beer. From The Nations Pictures

The Battle of Naseby, 1645, 1727, (1944). Creator: Dupuis
The Battle of Naseby, 1645, 1727, (1944). The victory at Naseby of the Parliamentarian New Model Army under Fairfax and Cromwell over the Royalist army commanded by Prince Rupert marked the decisive

Letter from John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill, 31st October 1642. Artist: John Hampden
Letter from John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill, 31st October 1642. Letter written from Northampton by John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode

Oliver Cromwell, English Civil War
Puritan leader Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War. Hand-colored engraving

Cromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English military and political leader who served as Lord Protector was an intensely religious man

The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces... 1648, (1944). Creator: W Keymer
The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces Under the Command of General Fairfax, 1648, (1944). Map of the town of Colchester in Essex which was attacked by Parliamentary commander Lord-General

William Pendrill and the Boscobel Oak, c. 1700 (engraving)
XJF441230 William Pendrill and the Boscobel Oak, c.1700 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

How Lady Blanche Arundel Held Wardour for King Charles (engraving)
6021222 How Lady Blanche Arundel Held Wardour for King Charles (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Double portrait of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthony van, (Studio of)
Double portrait of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria. Private Collection

John Hampden Esquire, 19th century. Artist: J Posselwhite
John Hampden Esquire, 19th century. English Parliamentary leader (1594-1643) who opposed King Charles I over ship money, an episode in the controversies that ultimately led to the English Civil Wars

Five Eldest Children of Charles I, 1637. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)
Five Eldest Children of Charles I, 1637. Found in the collection of the Royal Collection, London

Equestrian portrait of Charles I, King of England (1600-1649) with M. de St Antoine, 1633. Found in the collection of the Royal Collection, London

John Owen, English theologian, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of John Owen (1616-1683), Nonconformist church leader. Illustration from Samuel Rawson Gardiners Oliver Cromwell, (Goupil & Co, London)

Cromwell at Dunbar, 1650 (oil on canvas)
BAL1724 Cromwell at Dunbar, 1650 (oil on canvas) by Gow, Andrew Carrick (1848-1920); Imperial Defence College, Camberley, Surrey, UK; English, out of copyright

Lieutenant General Lambert, 1785. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant General Lambert, 1785. John Lambert (1619- 1684), English Parliamentary general and politician who fought in the English Civil War

Attempted arrest of 5 members of the House of Commons by Charles I, 1642, 1856-66
BAL3105 Attempted arrest of 5 members of the House of Commons by Charles I, 1642, 1856-66 (fresco) by Cope, Charles West (1811-90); Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London

The Battle of Marston Moor, 2nd July 1644 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XJF153355 The Battle of Marston Moor, 2nd July 1644 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

PRINCE RUPERT (1619-1682). Commander of the army of King Charles I during the English Civil War. Contemporary English woodcut

George Joyce, Parliamentary New Model Army officer during English Civil War
3742801 George Joyce, Parliamentary New Model Army officer during English Civil War, from 'Memoirs of the Martyr King' by Allan Fea pub. 1905 (print) by English School, (20th century).

John Hampden
5305086 John Hampden.; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of John Hampden (1595-1643) an English politician. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Oliver Cromwell
3330349 Oliver Cromwell; (add.info.: Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English military and political leader during the English Civil War. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Return, (see "The Roundhead's Parole") - drawn by Samuel Read, 1864, Creator: Mason Jackson
The Return, (see "The Roundhead's Parole") - drawn by Samuel Read, 1864. Illustration to a short story. 'The barges went heavily back to Chillington with the returning tide

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, 1640s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, 1640s, (2023). Cromwell (1599-1658) was a Member of Parliament at the outbreak of the English Civil War in 1642

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, 1650s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, 1650s, (2023). Cromwell (1599-1658) was a Member of Parliament at the outbreak of the English Civil War in 1642

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, 1650s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, 1650s, (2023). Cromwell (1599-1658) was a Member of Parliament at the outbreak of the English Civil War in 1642

Portrait of Charles I, King of England (1600-1649), First Half of 17th cen.. Creator: Dyck, Sir Anthony van (1599-1641)
Portrait of Charles I, King of England (1600-1649), First Half of 17th century. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Moses on the coast near Harwich, in or after 1667-in or before c.1687. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Moses on the coast near Harwich, in or after 1667-in or before c.1687. Death rows towards Moses ter Borch (the artist's brother) who is standing on the coast of Essex

George Monk (1608-69), 1st Duke of Albemarle, English Admiral and Statesman, 1650-1700

'The Marquess de la Vieuville; Obit 1643, 1812. Creator: Richard Earlom
The Marquess de la Vieuville; Obit 1643, 1812. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of

'John Thurloe, Secretary of State to Oliver Cromwell and his son Richard; Obit 1668, 1813
John Thurloe, Secretary of State to Oliver Cromwell and his son Richard; Obit 1668, 1813. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of

'Giles Strangeways; Obit 1675, 1811. Creator: Charles Turner
Giles Strangways; Obit 1675, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James

'Sir Philip Stapleton, 1815. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Sir Philip Stapleton, 1815. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James

'Sir Richard Stayner, Knighted by Cromwell and created Rear Admiral by Charles II, 1810. Creator: Charles Turner
Sir Richard Stayner, Knighted by Cromwell and created Rear Admiral by Charles II, 1810. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry

'Prince Rupert; Obit 1682, 1813. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Prince Rupert; Obit 1682, 1813. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James

'James Stuart, Duke of Richmond; Lord Steward of the Household to Charles I, Obit 1655'
James Stuart, Duke of Richmond; Lord Steward of the Household to Charles I, Obit 1655'. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of

'Admiral William Pen (Penn); one of Cromwells Admiral's, 1811 Creator: Charles Turner
Admiral William Pen (Penn); one of Cromwells Admirals, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of

'James, Duke of Ormonde; Natus 1610 Obit 1688, 1815. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
James, Duke of Ormonde; Natus 1610 Obit 1688, 1815. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign

'Algernon Percy, Earl of Northumberland and Lord High Admiral; Obit 1668, 1814. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Algernon Percy, Earl of Northumberland and Lord High Admiral; Obit 1668, 1814. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry

'William, Marquis of Newcastle; Obit 1676, 1811. Creator: Charles Turner
William, Marquis of Newcastle; Obit 1676, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of

'Montague Bertie, Earl of Lindsey; Obit 1666, 1812. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Montague Bertie, Earl of Lindsey; Obit 1666, 1812. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign

'Colonel Robert Lilburne; Obit 1657, 1811. Creator: Richard Earlom
Colonel Robert Lilburne; Obit 1657, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James

'Major General Lambert; Obit 1672, 1812. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Major General Lambert; Obit 1672, 1812. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James

'John Hampden (Hamden); killed at the Battle of Charlgrove Field, Oxfordshire 1643, 1810. Creator: Charles Turner
John Hampden (Hamden); killed at the Battle of Charlgrove Field, Oxfordshire 1643, 1810. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of

'William, Duke of Hamilton; killed at the Battle of Worcester 1651, 1815. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
William, Duke of Hamilton; killed at the Battle of Worcester 1651, 1815. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to

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"The English Civil War: A Struggle for Power and Ideology" In the midst of political turmoil, Oliver Cromwell stands resolute at Edgehill, a pivotal moment in the English Civil War. The clash between Parliamentarians and Royalists shook the nation to its core. Amidst the chaos, William Frederick Yeames captures a poignant scene with his painting "And when did you last see your father?" It portrays the heart-wrenching separation caused by war, reminding us of the human cost. The aftermath of battle is vividly depicted in "Down to the Dregs" by an unknown artist. This grim image serves as a stark reminder of how conflict can leave societies depleted and broken. Through John Hampden's letter to Colonel Bulstrode after Edgehill, we gain insight into the personal experiences that shaped this turbulent period. Their words echo with determination and resilience amidst uncertainty. Dupuis' depiction of "The Battle of Naseby" transports us back to 1645 when Parliamentarian forces secured a decisive victory over King Charles I's army. This marked a turning point in favor of those seeking political change. John Milton emerges as one of England's most celebrated poets during this era. His works reflect both his involvement in politics and his deep contemplation on matters such as freedom and individual rights. Oliver Cromwell himself becomes an emblematic figure synonymous with the English Civil War. His leadership skills propelled him from obscurity to becoming Lord Protector, leaving an indelible mark on history. Charles I, captured brilliantly by Sir Anthonis van Dyck's brush strokes, personifies royal authority challenged during these tumultuous times. His reign would ultimately end tragically through execution but not without leaving an enduring legacy behind. Religion played a significant role during this era too; theologian John Owen emerged as one of its prominent voices advocating for religious tolerance amidst sectarian strife that plagued society then.