Lord Deputy Of Ireland Collection

'Charles Fleetwood, Lord Deputy, General for the Parliament; Obit 1669, 1811. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Charles Fleetwood, Lord Deputy, General for the Parliament; Obit 1669, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth

Capture of the FitzGeralds, illustration from Cassell
STC385293 Capture of the FitzGeralds, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Lieutenant-General Henry Ireton, Lord Deputy of Ireland (litho)
2811802 Lieutenant-General Henry Ireton, Lord Deputy of Ireland (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant-General Henry Ireton, Lord Deputy of Ireland)

Charles Fleetwood (engraving)
961542 Charles Fleetwood (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Fleetwood (1618-1669). Parliamentary general and Lord Deputy of Ireland

Lord Strafford And His Secretary Sir P Mainwaring, 1800. Creator: Unknown
Lord Strafford And His Secretary Sir P Mainwaring, 1800. After Sir Anthony van Dyck The original picture actually by Van Dyck in collection of Lady Juliet de Chair

Fleetwood, (c1618-1692), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Fleetwood, (c1618-1692), 1830. Charles Fleetwood (c1618-1692) English Parliamentarian soldier and politician, named Cromwells Lieutenant General in the Third English Civil War

Lieutenant General Fleetwood, 1785. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant General Fleetwood, 1785. Charles Fleetwood (c1618- 1692), English Parliamentarian soldier and politician, Lord Deputy of Ireland (1652-1655)

Portrait of Charles Blount (c. 1562-1606) 8th Earl of Devonshire, from Lodge s
XJF275076 Portrait of Charles Blount (c.1562-1606) 8th Earl of Devonshire, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), English statesman, 19th century. Wentworth was a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War

Letter from Viscount Thomas Wentworth to James Hay, 27th August 1633. Artist: Thomas Wentworth
Letter from Viscount Thomas Wentworth to James Hay, 27th August 1633. Letter written from Dublin by Wentworth, Lord Deputy of Ireland, to James Hay, Earl of Carlisle

Charles Blount, 1st Earl of Devon, English courtier and soldier, (1827). Artist: E Scriven
Charles Blount, 1st Earl of Devon, English courtier and soldier, (1827). Blount (1563-1606) served as Lord Deputy, then as Lord Lieutenant, of Ireland under Queen Elizabeth I and King James I

Thomas Radclyffe (c. 1526-83) 3rd Earl of Sussex (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275063 Thomas Radclyffe (c.1526-83) 3rd Earl of Sussex (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Henry Cromwell (1628-74) engraved by Richard Earlom (1743-1822) and Charles Turner (c)
XJF143597 Portrait of Henry Cromwell (1628-74) engraved by Richard Earlom (1743-1822) and Charles Turner (c.1773-1857) (mezzotint) (b/w photo) by English School

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"The Tragic Fate of the Lord Deputy of Ireland: The Trial and Execution of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford" In this captivating collection of historical images, we are transported back to a tumultuous period in Irish history. The central figure is none other than Thomas Wentworth, the influential Lord Deputy of Ireland during the early 17th century. His story unfolds before our eyes through vivid illustrations and engravings. The first image takes us to Westminster Hall in 1641, where the dramatic trial of the Earl of Strafford captivated onlookers. Wenceslaus Hollar's intricate artwork captures the intensity and gravity that surrounded this pivotal moment. As we delve deeper into Strafford's narrative, we witness his somber journey towards execution. A. H. Payne's lithograph portrays him on his way to meet his tragic fate, while Archbishop Laud blesses him with solemnity and compassion – an emotionally charged scene immortalized by William Hickman Smith Aubrey. Further glimpses into this dark chapter reveal sepia-toned photographs from H. D. M Spence-Jones' "The Church of England: A History for the People. " These haunting visuals depict both Strafford's final moments before execution as well as compelling illustrations capturing the capture of FitzGeralds – events intertwined with his own demise. Amidst these depictions emerges Lieutenant-General Henry Ireton, another significant figure who assumed the role of Lord Deputy after Strafford's downfall. His stern countenance captured in lithographs adds depth to this tale filled with political intrigue and power struggles. Charles Fleetwood also makes an appearance within these images – a man engrained in history as he played a crucial part during those turbulent times. His presence serves as a reminder that behind every powerful individual lies a complex web woven by countless others striving for their own ambitions.