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Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament
Oliver Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament on 20 April 1653.
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This evocative image captures the pivotal moment when Oliver Cromwell, as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, ordered the dissolution of the Long Parliament on 20 April 1653. The Long Parliament, which had been in session since 1640, was known for its tumultuous debates and political instability. Cromwell, a prominent figure of the English Civil War and a key leader of the New Model Army, had grown increasingly frustrated with the recalcitrant MPs and their inability to reach a consensus on governance and religious reform. In this scene, Cromwell stands before the assembled Members of Parliament in the House of Commons at Westminster, delivering his final address. The MPs, a mix of supporters and opponents, listen intently, their faces etched with a range of emotions from defiance to resignation. With a wave of his hand, Cromwell signals the end of the parliament, effectively seizing control of the government. This decisive act marked the beginning of the Rule of the Major-Generals, a period of military rule that lasted until the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660. The 17th century was a time of profound political change in England, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the complexities of the period. The men in this image, with their diverse attire and expressions, serve as a reminder of the political tensions that defined the era. The dissolution of the Long Parliament was a turning point in English history, and this powerful image captures the drama and significance of that moment.
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