John Hampden Collection

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

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

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

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

Hampden, (c1594- 1643), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Hampden, (c1594- 1643), 1830. John Hampden (c1594- 1643) English politician and leading parliamentarian involved in challenging the authority of Charles I of England before the English Civil War

John Hampden (engraving)
669930 John Hampden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hampden. Illustration for Lives of Eminent and Illustrious Englishmen edited by G G Cunningham)

Hampdens Monument (engraving)
664737 Hampdens Monument (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampdens Monument)

Hampden (engraving)
670685 Hampden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampden. Illustration for The Pictorial History of England (W & R Chambers, 1858)

Hampden wounded in Chalgrove Field (engraving)
655447 Hampden wounded in Chalgrove Field (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampden wounded in Chalgrove Field)

Hampden Mortally wounded at Chalgrove (engraving)
664179 Hampden Mortally wounded at Chalgrove (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampden Mortally wounded at Chalgrove)

Hampdens House and Church (engraving)
663350 Hampdens House and Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampdens House and Church)

House at Thame in which Hampden Died (engraving)
665759 House at Thame in which Hampden Died (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House at Thame in which Hampden Died)

John Hampden Memorial Dinner, held in connection with the erection of a monument to him (engraving)
5231049 John Hampden Memorial Dinner, held in connection with the erection of a monument to him (engraving) by English School

Hampden, engraved by W Roffe from the statue by J H Foley, RA (engraving)
5198972 Hampden, engraved by W Roffe from the statue by J H Foley, RA (engraving) by Roffe, William John (fl.1845-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampden)

John Hampden, English Parliamentarian politician and soldier (engraving)
3638226 John Hampden, English Parliamentarian politician and soldier (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hampden (c1595-1643)

Swords of Oliver Cromwell and John Hampden (chromolitho)
2775255 Swords of Oliver Cromwell and John Hampden (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swords of Oliver Cromwell and John Hampden)

Reminiscences of John Hampden (engraving)
1057670 Reminiscences of John Hampden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reminiscences of John Hampden)

Hampden Mortally wounded at Chalgrove Field (engraving)
664088 Hampden Mortally wounded at Chalgrove Field (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampden Mortally Wounded at Chalgrove Field)

Ship money levy, Return shewing John Hampden and others of the Parish of Little Kimble, Bucks
3652440 Ship money levy, Return shewing John Hampden and others of the Parish of Little Kimble, Bucks, as defaulters (colour litho) by English School

Some of the Most Attractive Features of the Lord Mayors Show (engraving)
1046724 Some of the Most Attractive Features of the Lord Mayors Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Hampden (engraving)
671672 John Hampden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hampden. Illustration for Our Worlds Greatest Benefactors by Samuel Adams Drake)

Hampden and Cromwell prevented from Emigrating (engraving)
662516 Hampden and Cromwell prevented from Emigrating (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampden and Cromwell prevented from Emigrating)

John Hampden
LLM454726 John Hampden by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hampden. Illustration from Ogdens cigarette card series on Leaders of Men issued in 1924)

Statue of John Hampden (engraving)
585533 Statue of John Hampden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of John Hampden, politician)

Charles I (1600-49) Demanding the Five Members in the House of Commons in 1642
BBC188993 Charles I (1600-49) Demanding the Five Members in the House of Commons in 1642 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); Boston Public Library, Boston, Massachusetts

The Hampden Memorial (engraving)
1617166 The Hampden Memorial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hampden Memorial. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 June 1843)

The Death of Hampden (engraving)
1594228 The Death of Hampden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Hampden. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 25 July 1846)

John Hampden (engraving)
818914 John Hampden (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hampden. English politician.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

John Hampden, English politician (engraving)
979427 John Hampden, English politician (engraving) by Foley, John Henry (1818-74); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hampden (c1595-1643), English politician

Charles I demanding the five members in the House of Commons, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Charles the first demanding the five members in the House of Commons, 1773. Charles I (1600-1649) calls for the arrest of the Five Members John Pym, John Hampden, Denzil Holles

John Hampden, 1785. Creator: Unknown
John Hampden, 1785. John Hampden (ca. 1594-1643), English politician who challenged the authority of Charles I of England, he stood trial in 1637 for his refusal to be taxed for ship money

The five members of the House of Commons accused of high treason, 1642 (1793)
The five members of the House of Commons accused of high treason and demanded by Charles I in person, 1642 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Cromwell and Hampden, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Cromwell and Hampden, 1902. It has been suggested that Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) and other future architects of the English Civil War, including John Hampden (c1595-1643)

John Hampden (c1595-1643) English Politician, 1924
John Hampden, (c1595-1643). 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

Hampden and Pym prevented from emigrating to New England by order of the government, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow

The Death Of John Hampden, 1643, (c1850). Hampden was killed in 1643 after receiving two bullet wounds in battle. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, published by George Routledge & Sons

John Hampden, 17th century English politician and soldier, (c1850). Hampden (1594-1643) was an English Parliamentary leader who opposed King Charles I over ship money

John Hampden, English politician, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Hampden (c1594-1643). Illustration from Samuel Rawson Gardiners Oliver Cromwell, (Goupil & Co, London, Paris, New York, 1899)

Hampden, Cromwell and other Puritans stopped by royal proclamation when attempting to emigrate to the colonies in the 1634. John Hampden, 1595 - 1643. English landowner and politician

Portrait John Hamden cartouche underneath depicts
Portrait of John Hamden, with a cartouche underneath which depicts his eventual fatal injury during the Battle of Chalgrove on June 18, 1643

Charles I in the House of Commons (oil on canvas)
XCF307322 Charles I in the House of Commons (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Some of the most attractive features of the Lord Mayors Show. London, UK, 1889. A Hawking Party, Two of the figures from the Tournament Car, " The Lord of Misrule"

Charles I demanding surrender of Members of Parliament
Charles I demanding the surrender of the five Members of Parliament (John Hampden, John Pym, Sir Arthur Hasilrigge, Denzil Holles and William Strode) 4 January 1642

John Hampden (1594 - 1643) English Parliamentary leader. Died at the Battle of Chalgrove, 18 June 1643, attempting to repulse Royalist forces under Prince Rupert. Engraving

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John Hampden was a prominent figure during the English Civil War, known for his bravery and unwavering commitment to defending parliamentary rights. In this captivating letter from John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill, we catch a glimpse of his strategic mind and determination. The artist, John Hampden himself, beautifully captures the intensity and emotion in this artwork. Moving forward in time, we see another portrayal by J Posselwhite in the 19th century. This depiction showcases his strong presence and influential role during that era. The attempted arrest of five members of the House of Commons by Charles I is an important event that highlights Hampden's fight against tyranny. This historical moment is immortalized through an intriguing artwork created between 1856-66. An engraving from 1830 portrays Hampden with great reverence, emphasizing his significant contributions to society. Another engraving shows him wounded on Chalgrove Field, demonstrating his courage even in times of personal peril. Sadly, another engraving depicts Hampden mortally wounded at Chalgrove – a heartbreaking reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for their beliefs. Hampdens Monument stands tall as a tribute to this remarkable man's legacy. It serves as a constant reminder of his dedication to upholding democratic principles. Engravings showcasing various aspects related to John Hampden's life include images such as "Hampdens House and Church, " which provide insight into his personal life beyond warfare. Additionally, "House at Thame in which Hampden Died" offers us a glimpse into where he spent his final moments. Lastly, we have an engraving capturing the spirit behind the John Hampden Memorial Dinner held in connection with erecting a monument dedicated to him. This event symbolizes how deeply respected he was among contemporaries and future generations alike.