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"Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Stafford, finds solace in Laud's blessing before his execution at the Tower of London

Background imageLaud Collection: William Laud, from 'The National and Domestic History of England' by William Au19tbrey pub

William Laud, from 'The National and Domestic History of England' by William Au19tbrey pub
3555486 William Laud, from 'The National and Domestic History of England' by William Au19tbrey pub. London, c.1890 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: William Laud)

Background imageLaud Collection: Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Stafford, Tower of London

Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Stafford, Tower of London
Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Stafford receives blessing of Archbishop William Laud in the Bloody Tower, Tower of London, 1641. Date: 1641

Background imageLaud Collection: Laud Entering the Barge at Lambeth to go to the Tower (colour litho)

Laud Entering the Barge at Lambeth to go to the Tower (colour litho)
3101130 Laud Entering the Barge at Lambeth to go to the Tower (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laud Entering the Barge at Lambeth to go to the Tower)

Background imageLaud Collection: The Scotch could not endure archbishop lauds ritualistic practices

The Scotch could not endure archbishop lauds ritualistic practices, and jenny geddes threw a stool at his head
1090848 The Scotch could not endure archbishop lauds ritualistic practices, and jenny geddes threw a stool at his head (engraving) by American School

Background imageLaud Collection: Laud imprisoned in the tower of London

Laud imprisoned in the tower of London
Archbishop William Laud (1573-1645) imprisoned in the Tower of London, having been found guilty of treason. 1641

Background imageLaud Collection: Scottish rebel against English Prayer Book

Scottish rebel against English Prayer Book
The congregation rise up against the imposition of the Scottish Episcopal Book of Common Prayer as demanded by King Charles I and Archbishop Laud

Background imageLaud Collection: Caricature of the devil offering Laud a cardinals hat, 1644 (engraving)

Caricature of the devil offering Laud a cardinals hat, 1644 (engraving)
3629234 Caricature of the devil offering Laud a cardinals hat, 1644 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLaud Collection: Archbishop Laud, illustration from Cassells History of the United States pub

Archbishop Laud, illustration from Cassells History of the United States pub
3502306 Archbishop Laud, illustration from Cassells History of the United States pub. by Petter & Galpin c.1890 (litho) by American School

Background imageLaud Collection: William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1641. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar

William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1641. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1641

Background imageLaud Collection: ARCHIE ARMSTRONG / JESTER

ARCHIE ARMSTRONG / JESTER
ARCHIBALD ARMSTRONG (ARCHIE) Scottish court jester to James I and Charles I. Enjoyed royal favour and political influence until dismissed in 1637 for insulting Archbishop Laud. Date: - 1672

Background imageLaud Collection: Prynne, (1600-1669), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Prynne, (1600-1669), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Prynne, (1600-1669), 1830. William Prynne (1600-1669) English lawyer, author, and polemicist educated at Oriel College, Oxford and Lincolns Inn

Background imageLaud Collection: Triple Episcopacie. Of God, Of Man, Of The Divell. From The Book Short History Of The English

Triple Episcopacie. Of God, Of Man, Of The Divell. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
Triple Episcopacie. Of God, Of Man, Of The Divell. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

Background imageLaud Collection: Laud entering the Barge at Lambeth to go to the Tower, 1912

Laud entering the Barge at Lambeth to go to the Tower, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Background imageLaud Collection: William Laud, 17th century Archbishop of Canterbury, c1880. Artist: Whymper

William Laud, 17th century Archbishop of Canterbury, c1880. Artist: Whymper
William Laud, 17th century Archbishop of Canterbury, c1880. Archbishop of Canterbury from 1633, Laud (1573-1645) was a fervent supporter of King Charles I of England

Background imageLaud Collection: Letter from William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury to Edward Conway, 14th August 1640

Letter from William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury to Edward Conway, 14th August 1640. Artist: William Laud
Letter from William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury to Edward Conway, 14th August 1640. Letter written from Croydon by William Laud to Edward Conway, Viscount Conway

Background imageLaud Collection: William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1823). Artist: C Picart

William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1823). Artist: C Picart
William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1823). Laud (1573-1645) was Archbishop of Canterbury and a fervent supporter of King Charles I of England, whom he encouraged to believe in divine right

Background imageLaud Collection: William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 19th century. Artist: Henry Thomas Ryall

William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 19th century. Artist: Henry Thomas Ryall
William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 19th century. Laud (1573-1645) was Archbishop of Canterbury and a fervent supporter of King Charles I of England

Background imageLaud Collection: Henry IV, Henry VIII and Archbishops Cranmer and Laud, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, 20th century

Henry IV, Henry VIII and Archbishops Cranmer and Laud, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Henry IV, Henry VIII and Archbishops Cranmer and Laud, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, 20th century. In the chapter house of Canterbury Cathedral

Background imageLaud Collection: Apollo descends Parnassus Title page P Orville

Apollo descends Parnassus Title page P Orville
Apollo descends from the Parnassus Title page for: P. Orville, Poemata, 1740, A man surrounded by muses watches Apollo descend from the Parnassus to laud him

Background imageLaud Collection: William Laud 1573-1645 Archbishop Of Canterbury From The Book 'Lodges British Portraits'Published

William Laud 1573-1645 Archbishop Of Canterbury From The Book "Lodges British Portraits"Published London 1823
William Laud 1573-1645 Archbishop Of Canterbury From The Book " Lodges British Portraits" Published London 1823

Background imageLaud Collection: Trial Of Archbishop William Laud, Archbishop Of Canterbury March 1644. ( 1573-1645)

Trial Of Archbishop William Laud, Archbishop Of Canterbury March 1644. ( 1573-1645) From The Picture By Alexander Johnstone

Background imageLaud Collection: William Laud 1573 To 1645. Archbishop Of Canterbury. Portrait And Signature

William Laud 1573 To 1645. Archbishop Of Canterbury. Portrait And Signature. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Background imageLaud Collection: Angers, France - Aerial View

Angers, France - Aerial View from an aeroplane - The Chateau, Church of Saint Laud and the River Maine. Date: circa 1910

Background imageLaud Collection: Breviary of the Bishop of Montoya. The Assumption of the Vir

Breviary of the Bishop of Montoya. The Assumption of the Vir
Breviary of the Bishop of Montoya (Pedro Garcia de Montoya, c.1456-1474). By Master of Burgo de Osma. 15th century. Parchment. The Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven. Miniature. Spain

Background imageLaud Collection: Sir Matthew Hale / Hove

Sir Matthew Hale / Hove
SIR MATTHEW HALE English jurist who defended Archbishop Laud and other Royalists; also an MP Date: 1609 - 1676

Background imageLaud Collection: Sir Matthew Hale / Cook

Sir Matthew Hale / Cook
SIR MATTHEW HALE English jurist who defended Archbishop Laud and other Royalists; also an MP Date: 1609 - 1676

Background imageLaud Collection: Sir Matthew Hale / Anon

Sir Matthew Hale / Anon
SIR MATTHEW HALE English jurist who defended Archbishop Laud and other Royalists; also an MP Date: 1609 - 1676

Background imageLaud Collection: OXFORD: PASTORAL STAVES: A. Pastoral Staff of William of Wykeham at New College; B

OXFORD: PASTORAL STAVES: A. Pastoral Staff of William of Wykeham at New College; B. Foot of the Same; C. Pastoral Staff of Archbishop Laud, at St. Johns College; D. Foot of Ditto; E

Background imageLaud Collection: OXFORD: ANCIENT RELICS: 1. and 2. Ring and Gloves of William of Wykeham, at New College

OXFORD: ANCIENT RELICS: 1. and 2. Ring and Gloves of William of Wykeham, at New College; 3. Skull Cap of Archbishop Laud, at St. Johns College; 4. Horn, at Queens College

Background imageLaud Collection: ARCHBISHOP LAUD, 1870s engraving

ARCHBISHOP LAUD, 1870s engraving

Background imageLaud Collection: ARCHIBISHOP WILLIAM LAUD. (1573-1645). English prelate. Canvas after Vandyck, c1636

ARCHIBISHOP WILLIAM LAUD. (1573-1645). English prelate. Canvas after Vandyck, c1636

Background imageLaud Collection: WILLIAM LAUD (1573-1645). English prelate

WILLIAM LAUD (1573-1645). English prelate. Triple Episcopacie. Woodcut from a Puritan tract of 1641 satirizing Laud and his court bishops as dispensers of superstition

Background imageLaud Collection: ARCHBISHOP LAUD, 1870s engraving

ARCHBISHOP LAUD, 1870s engraving

Background imageLaud Collection: LAMBETH PALACE, 1640. A mob of apprentices attacks Lambeth Palace

LAMBETH PALACE, 1640. A mob of apprentices attacks Lambeth Palace, residence of Archbishop of Canterbury William Laud at London, England, 1640. Line engraving, English, 1642

Background imageLaud Collection: EDINBURGH: RIOT, 1637. Rioting erupts at the High Church in Edinburgh, Scotland

EDINBURGH: RIOT, 1637. Rioting erupts at the High Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, in response to the first reading of the new Scottish prayer book, known as Lauds Liturgy, in 1637

Background imageLaud Collection: EDINBURGH: RIOT, 1637. A bishop pursued to the steps of the council house in Edinburgh, Scotland

EDINBURGH: RIOT, 1637. A bishop pursued to the steps of the council house in Edinburgh, Scotland, by a riotous crowd incensed at attempts to introduce Lauds Liturgy into Scottish churches, 1637

Background imageLaud Collection: WILLIAM LAUD (1573-1645). English prelate. Line and stipple engraving after Sir Anthony Van Dyck

WILLIAM LAUD (1573-1645). English prelate. Line and stipple engraving after Sir Anthony Van Dyck

Background imageLaud Collection: LAUDs LITURGY, 1637. The first reading of the new Scottish prayer book, Lauds Liturgy

LAUDs LITURGY, 1637. The first reading of the new Scottish prayer book, Lauds Liturgy, at Edinburgh in 1637, which provoked rioting and the Bishops Wars with England

Background imageLaud Collection: Sir Matthew Hale / Darton

Sir Matthew Hale / Darton
SIR MATTHEW HALE English jurist who defended Archbishop Laud and other Royalists; also an MP

Background imageLaud Collection: Taylor Preaching / C. 1645

Taylor Preaching / C. 1645
The English prelate Jeremy Taylor preaches to the Kings troops. Taylor was chaplain to Laud and Charles I, and took refuge in Wales after the downfall of the Royalist cause

Background imageLaud Collection: William Laud

William Laud
WILLIAM LAUD Prelate; became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1633

Background imageLaud Collection: Satire on the Bishops

Satire on the Bishops
A satirical view of the protestant bishops. Of God, Of Man, Of the Devell



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"Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Stafford, finds solace in Laud's blessing before his execution at the Tower of London. The engraving captures the poignant moment as the Earl receives spiritual guidance from Archbishop Laud on his final journey. In another depiction, we witness Laud entering a barge at Lambeth to embark on his own fateful voyage towards imprisonment in the Tower. This colorful lithograph showcases the significance of this event in history. However, not everyone was supportive and his ritualistic practices. The Scottish rebels vehemently opposed English Prayer Book and expressed their discontent through acts like Jenny Geddes throwing a stool at Laud's head, as depicted in an intriguing engraving. Even during his time behind bars, Laud continued to face challenges. A caricature portrays him being tempted by the devil with a cardinal's hat, symbolizing both political intrigue and religious controversy surrounding him. Yet amidst these trials and tribulations, Archbishop Laud remains an influential figure. An illustration from Cassells History of the United States highlights his significant role as he navigated through turbulent times during his tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury. In contrast to such serious portrayals is Archie Armstrong - a jester who brought levity to court life but may have also offered some respite for Laud himself during challenging times. Lastly, Prynne emerges as another key character associated with this era – an individual whose actions left their mark on history but whose identity remains shrouded in mystery. "