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the English Parliament in the 17th century, the lawsuit of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, 1593 - 1641, Stock Photo

RMD1K1F4–the English Parliament in the 17th century, the lawsuit of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, 1593 - 1641,

John Hampden (c1595-1643), 17th century. Attributed to Robert Walker (1599-1658). English politician and one of the leading Parliamentarians involved in challenging the authority of King Charles I. Hampden was one of the Five Members whose attempted unconstitutional arrest by King Charles I in the House of Commons in 1642 sparked the English Civil War. Stock Photo

RMT1HMC6–John Hampden (c1595-1643), 17th century. Attributed to Robert Walker (1599-1658). English politician and one of the leading Parliamentarians involved in challenging the authority of King Charles I. Hampden was one of the Five Members whose attempted unconstitutional arrest by King Charles I in the House of Commons in 1642 sparked the English Civil War.

Dutch copper engraving from 1690, which gives an accurate picture of the English Parliament in this period: in the middle William III of Orange, on his right the empty chair of the Prince of Gaul, on his left the Prince of Denmark (second son of William), on the left the empty chair of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Behind the King, aristocratic audience without office. Before him, members of the Council. On the outermost row on the left are the prelates, dukes, Pairs and Lords of birth. In the foreground on a bench the Lords for life. Before them around the table, the writers. The medallion Stock Photo

RMTA1673–Dutch copper engraving from 1690, which gives an accurate picture of the English Parliament in this period: in the middle William III of Orange, on his right the empty chair of the Prince of Gaul, on his left the Prince of Denmark (second son of William), on the left the empty chair of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Behind the King, aristocratic audience without office. Before him, members of the Council. On the outermost row on the left are the prelates, dukes, Pairs and Lords of birth. In the foreground on a bench the Lords for life. Before them around the table, the writers. The medallion

Journal of the Long Parliament. 'A Perfect Diurnall of the Passage in Parliament', London, December 26th, 1642. One of the earlier 'newsbooks', which were the predecessors of today's newspapers. This issue is rare as it has a wood engraving in the masthead. The Long Parliament of England was established 3rd November 1640 to pass financial bills, following the Bishops' Wars. It was not dissolved until after the English Civil War. Stock Photo

RMTAACH9–Journal of the Long Parliament. 'A Perfect Diurnall of the Passage in Parliament', London, December 26th, 1642. One of the earlier 'newsbooks', which were the predecessors of today's newspapers. This issue is rare as it has a wood engraving in the masthead. The Long Parliament of England was established 3rd November 1640 to pass financial bills, following the Bishops' Wars. It was not dissolved until after the English Civil War.

General Monck, George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle, 1608–1670, English soldier and politician, key figure in Restoration of the Monarchy to King Charles II Stock Photo

RMM65RB8–General Monck, George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle, 1608–1670, English soldier and politician, key figure in Restoration of the Monarchy to King Charles II

Parliament troops come upon a village fired by Prince Rupert's men during the English Civil War. From British History in Periods, published 1904. Stock Photo

RM2DEE89X–Parliament troops come upon a village fired by Prince Rupert's men during the English Civil War. From British History in Periods, published 1904.

A late 19th Century portrait of John Hampden (1595-1643), an English landowner and politician whose opposition to arbitrary taxes imposed by Charles I made him a national figure. An ally of Parliamentarian leader John Pym, and cousin to Oliver Cromwell, he was one of the Five Members whose attempted arrest in January 1642 sparked the First English Civil War. Stock Photo

RM2H98643–A late 19th Century portrait of John Hampden (1595-1643), an English landowner and politician whose opposition to arbitrary taxes imposed by Charles I made him a national figure. An ally of Parliamentarian leader John Pym, and cousin to Oliver Cromwell, he was one of the Five Members whose attempted arrest in January 1642 sparked the First English Civil War.

Oliver Cromwell, 1599 - 1658, English politician dissolving the Long Parliament. After a print originally featured in Robert Bowyer's Historic Gallery, published between 1793 and 1806. Stock Photo

RM2MDTKW6–Oliver Cromwell, 1599 - 1658, English politician dissolving the Long Parliament. After a print originally featured in Robert Bowyer's Historic Gallery, published between 1793 and 1806.

Front page from 'A Perfect Diurnall of the Passages in Parliament' which depicts the sitting of the House of Commons. Dated 17th century Stock Photo

RMMR3F3Y–Front page from 'A Perfect Diurnall of the Passages in Parliament' which depicts the sitting of the House of Commons. Dated 17th century

A scene from Hudibras, an English satirical polemic written by Samuel Butler(1613 – 1680), poet and satirist, mostly against Parliamenterians,Roundheads, Puritans, Presbyterians and other factions involved in the English Civil War of 1642-1651. The Independents formed a majority of the Rump Parliament and the news of public opinion for the restoration (of King Charles II). puts them into a frenzy of alarm. Stock Photo

RMR944B3–A scene from Hudibras, an English satirical polemic written by Samuel Butler(1613 – 1680), poet and satirist, mostly against Parliamenterians,Roundheads, Puritans, Presbyterians and other factions involved in the English Civil War of 1642-1651. The Independents formed a majority of the Rump Parliament and the news of public opinion for the restoration (of King Charles II). puts them into a frenzy of alarm.

Interior of The Star Chamber in the 17th Century, Stock Photo

RMKK22JE–Interior of The Star Chamber in the 17th Century,

Robert Blake (1598 – 1657) was one of the most important military commanders of the Commonwealth of England and one of the most famous English admirals of the 17th century. Elected as the Member of Parliament for Bridgewater in the Short Parliament. When the English Civil War broke out Blake began his military career on the side of the parliamentarians. Stock Photo

RMG5N0AA–Robert Blake (1598 – 1657) was one of the most important military commanders of the Commonwealth of England and one of the most famous English admirals of the 17th century. Elected as the Member of Parliament for Bridgewater in the Short Parliament. When the English Civil War broke out Blake began his military career on the side of the parliamentarians.

Oliver Cromwell. Engraving of 1723. Oliver Cromwell (1599 – 1658) was an English general and statesman who, first as a subordinate and later as Commander-in-Chief, led armies of the Parliament of England against King Charles I during the English Civil War, subsequently ruling the British Isles as Lord Protector from 1653 until his death in 1658. He acted simultaneously as head of state and head of government of the new republican commonwealth. Stock Photo

RM2F45NMG–Oliver Cromwell. Engraving of 1723. Oliver Cromwell (1599 – 1658) was an English general and statesman who, first as a subordinate and later as Commander-in-Chief, led armies of the Parliament of England against King Charles I during the English Civil War, subsequently ruling the British Isles as Lord Protector from 1653 until his death in 1658. He acted simultaneously as head of state and head of government of the new republican commonwealth.

King Charles I Interrogating the Speaker on the Long Parliament, an English Parliament which lasted from 1640 until 1660. It followed the fiasco of the Short Parliament, which had convened for only three weeks during the spring of 1640 after an 11-year parliamentary absence. In September 1640, Charles I issued writs summoning a parliament to convene on 3 November 1640. The Long Parliament received its name from the fact that, by Act of Parliament, it stipulated it could be dissolved only with agreement of the members. Stock Photo

RMF1M0A1–King Charles I Interrogating the Speaker on the Long Parliament, an English Parliament which lasted from 1640 until 1660. It followed the fiasco of the Short Parliament, which had convened for only three weeks during the spring of 1640 after an 11-year parliamentary absence. In September 1640, Charles I issued writs summoning a parliament to convene on 3 November 1640. The Long Parliament received its name from the fact that, by Act of Parliament, it stipulated it could be dissolved only with agreement of the members.

Houses of Parliament, London, England. View from the river in the time of John Hampden Stock Photo

RMAT28XK–Houses of Parliament, London, England. View from the river in the time of John Hampden

A portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English general and statesman who, first as a subordinate and later as Commander-in-Chief, led armies of the Parliament of England against King Charles I during the English Civil War. He subsequently ruled the British Isles as Lord Protector from 1653 until his death in 1658, whilst acting simultaneously as head of state and head of government of the new republican commonwealth. Stock Photo

RM2FBDC7C–A portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English general and statesman who, first as a subordinate and later as Commander-in-Chief, led armies of the Parliament of England against King Charles I during the English Civil War. He subsequently ruled the British Isles as Lord Protector from 1653 until his death in 1658, whilst acting simultaneously as head of state and head of government of the new republican commonwealth.

Henry Ireton, 1611 - 1651. English general in the army of Parliament during the English Civil War. Stock Photo

RMR6BN1N–Henry Ireton, 1611 - 1651. English general in the army of Parliament during the English Civil War.

The House of Lords, during the reign of King George II. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster, but was more powerful than the House of Commons. The Lower House continued to grow in influence, reaching a zenith during the 17th century, when following the English Civil War, the House of Lords was reduced to a largely powerless body. On 19 March 1649, the House of Lords was abolished by an Act of Parliament. After the Convention Parliament met in 1660 and the monarchy was restored, it again became the more powerful chamber of Parliament, until the 19th Century. Stock Photo

RMRC7GAB–The House of Lords, during the reign of King George II. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster, but was more powerful than the House of Commons. The Lower House continued to grow in influence, reaching a zenith during the 17th century, when following the English Civil War, the House of Lords was reduced to a largely powerless body. On 19 March 1649, the House of Lords was abolished by an Act of Parliament. After the Convention Parliament met in 1660 and the monarchy was restored, it again became the more powerful chamber of Parliament, until the 19th Century.

Gateway of Holdenby House, also known as Holmby House, King Charles I of England imprisoned here in 1647, English Civil War Stock Photo

RMM7PBAR–Gateway of Holdenby House, also known as Holmby House, King Charles I of England imprisoned here in 1647, English Civil War

In 1657 Parliament wanted to make Oliver Cromwell king, but he had not fought in a bloody civil war to rid England of the monarchy just to gain power for himself and therefore refused to accept the Crown when it was offered to him. Stock Photo

RMG5N0MP–In 1657 Parliament wanted to make Oliver Cromwell king, but he had not fought in a bloody civil war to rid England of the monarchy just to gain power for himself and therefore refused to accept the Crown when it was offered to him.

The House of Commons in the time of Charles I. Stock Photo

RMBHR81D–The House of Commons in the time of Charles I.

The Palace of Westminster or Houses of Parliament of the United Kingdom on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London, England. Its name is derived from the neighbouring Westminster Abbey and refers to the Old Palace, however the medieval building complex was destroyed by fire in 1834. Stock Photo

RMR6RM9F–The Palace of Westminster or Houses of Parliament of the United Kingdom on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London, England. Its name is derived from the neighbouring Westminster Abbey and refers to the Old Palace, however the medieval building complex was destroyed by fire in 1834.

Dutch cartoon protesting against Oliver Cromwell's rule in Britain. It shows him as Hercules clad in a lionskin, breaking open the Long Parliament door Stock Photo

RMTXG58G–Dutch cartoon protesting against Oliver Cromwell's rule in Britain. It shows him as Hercules clad in a lionskin, breaking open the Long Parliament door

RMR944A5–A scene from Hudibras, an English satirical polemic written by Samuel Butler(1613 – 1680), poet and satirist, mostly against Parliamenterians,Roundheads, Puritans, Presbyterians and other factions involved in the English Civil War of 1642-1651. Here a body of Independents in council interupted by a messenger with intelligence about the state of public opinion for the restoration (of King Charles II)

Trial of Charles I, January 1649. Charles ! (1600-1649) king of Great Britain and Ireland from 1625 on trial by Parliament in Westminster Hall, London. Charles, as an absolute monarch, did not accept the authority of the court and his refusal to plead was construed as a guilty plea. Stock Photo

RMMFNNCT–Trial of Charles I, January 1649. Charles ! (1600-1649) king of Great Britain and Ireland from 1625 on trial by Parliament in Westminster Hall, London. Charles, as an absolute monarch, did not accept the authority of the court and his refusal to plead was construed as a guilty plea.

The execution of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), an English statesman and a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War. He served in Parliament and was a supporter of King Charles I. From 1632 to 1640 he was Lord Deputy of Ireland, where he established a strong authoritarian rule. Recalled to England, he became a leading advisor to the King, attempting to strengthen the royal position against Parliament. When Parliament condemned Wentworth to death, Charles reluctantly signed the death warrant and Wentworth was executed. Stock Photo

RM2F8GKM6–The execution of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), an English statesman and a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War. He served in Parliament and was a supporter of King Charles I. From 1632 to 1640 he was Lord Deputy of Ireland, where he established a strong authoritarian rule. Recalled to England, he became a leading advisor to the King, attempting to strengthen the royal position against Parliament. When Parliament condemned Wentworth to death, Charles reluctantly signed the death warrant and Wentworth was executed.

Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell dissolving Parliament in 1655. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration Stock Photo

RMB8JF71–Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell dissolving Parliament in 1655. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration

RMMR3F42–Front page from 'A Perfect Diurnall of the Passages in Parliament' which depicts the sitting of the House of Commons. Dated 17th century

Guy Fawkes (1570 – 1606), was a member of a group of provincial English Catholics who planned the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Fawkes's final role in the plot was to light the fuse and escape across the Thames.He took up his station late on the previous night, armed with a slow match and a watch. He was found leaving the cellar, shortly after midnight, and arrested. Inside, the barrels of gunpowder were discovered hidden under piles of firewood and coal. Stock Photo

RMHHW6ME–Guy Fawkes (1570 – 1606), was a member of a group of provincial English Catholics who planned the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Fawkes's final role in the plot was to light the fuse and escape across the Thames.He took up his station late on the previous night, armed with a slow match and a watch. He was found leaving the cellar, shortly after midnight, and arrested. Inside, the barrels of gunpowder were discovered hidden under piles of firewood and coal.

A plate depicting the Trial of Charles I in January 1649, from John Nalson's 'Record of the Trial of Charles I' 1684. Charles I (1600-1649), King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 27th March 1625 until his execution in 1649. Charles's last years were marked by the English Civil War which led to his eventual death. He is often referred to as King Charles the Martyr. Stock Photo

RMW60BNJ–A plate depicting the Trial of Charles I in January 1649, from John Nalson's 'Record of the Trial of Charles I' 1684. Charles I (1600-1649), King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 27th March 1625 until his execution in 1649. Charles's last years were marked by the English Civil War which led to his eventual death. He is often referred to as King Charles the Martyr.

A view of Littlecote House, Wiltshire, across the gardens. Built in the valley of the River Kennett by the Darrell family circa 1500, the house was held for Parliament during the English Civil War of the 17th century. It is now open to the public. Stock Photo

RMG59TBW–A view of Littlecote House, Wiltshire, across the gardens. Built in the valley of the River Kennett by the Darrell family circa 1500, the house was held for Parliament during the English Civil War of the 17th century. It is now open to the public.

17th Century stairs leading from the River Thames up to New Palace Yard, to the north of Parliament, just south of the present-day Westminster Bridge. The yard lies in front of the north end of Westminster Hall and was named New after the Hall was built by William II (Rufus) in 1097, to distinguish it from Old Palace Yard and the great hall of Edward the Confessor's Palace which lay to the south. City of London, England Stock Photo

RMR9XGB6–17th Century stairs leading from the River Thames up to New Palace Yard, to the north of Parliament, just south of the present-day Westminster Bridge. The yard lies in front of the north end of Westminster Hall and was named New after the Hall was built by William II (Rufus) in 1097, to distinguish it from Old Palace Yard and the great hall of Edward the Confessor's Palace which lay to the south. City of London, England

A portrait of Noah Bridges 17th century, Mathematician, author and inventor of a form of shorthand writing that he taught in his own school at Putney. Clerk to Parliament during the English Civil War. Stock Photo

RMKRNM14–A portrait of Noah Bridges 17th century, Mathematician, author and inventor of a form of shorthand writing that he taught in his own school at Putney. Clerk to Parliament during the English Civil War.

The House of Commons in the Time of King Charles I; Black and White Illustration; Stock Photo

RMC4HEFK–The House of Commons in the Time of King Charles I; Black and White Illustration;

A 17th century English woman, at the re enactment of the battle of Faringdon in the English Civil war. Stock Photo

RMB3AKC6–A 17th century English woman, at the re enactment of the battle of Faringdon in the English Civil war.

Oliver Cromwell (1599 – 1658), English military and political leader and later Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, dissolving the Long Parliament, in April 1653. Stock Photo

RMHJ9317–Oliver Cromwell (1599 – 1658), English military and political leader and later Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, dissolving the Long Parliament, in April 1653.

RMB3EC26–A 17th century English woman, at the re enactment of the battle of Faringdon in the English Civil war.

Thomas Fairfax, (1612–1671), Parliamentary commander-in-chief during the English Civil War Stock Photo

RMM73AYF–Thomas Fairfax, (1612–1671), Parliamentary commander-in-chief during the English Civil War

Hackney coaches. Following the Regulation of Hackney-Coachmen in London and the places adjacent in 1654, to remedy the great irregularity of Hackney Coaches and Hackney Coachmen in London, Westminster and the places thereabouts. The first hackney-carriage licences date from a 1662 Act of Parliament establishing the Commissioners of Scotland Yard to regulate them. Stock Photo

RMRAPCGG–Hackney coaches. Following the Regulation of Hackney-Coachmen in London and the places adjacent in 1654, to remedy the great irregularity of Hackney Coaches and Hackney Coachmen in London, Westminster and the places thereabouts. The first hackney-carriage licences date from a 1662 Act of Parliament establishing the Commissioners of Scotland Yard to regulate them.

Henry Ireton, 1611 to1651. English general in the army of Parliament during the English Civil War . Stock Photo

RMBCGNAX–Henry Ireton, 1611 to1651. English general in the army of Parliament during the English Civil War .

John Eliot defending the rights of the House of Commons 1629 Stock Photo

RMG0TEKW–John Eliot defending the rights of the House of Commons 1629

William Russell, Lord Russell (1639 – 1683), English politician. He was a leading member of the Country Party, forerunners of the Whigs, who laid the groundwork for opposition in the House of Commons of England during the reign of King Charles II but was executed for treason, almost two years before King Charles died and James acceded to the throne. Stock Photo

RMG5N1C4–William Russell, Lord Russell (1639 – 1683), English politician. He was a leading member of the Country Party, forerunners of the Whigs, who laid the groundwork for opposition in the House of Commons of England during the reign of King Charles II but was executed for treason, almost two years before King Charles died and James acceded to the throne.

Prince Rupert of the Rhine, 1619–1682, Cavalier cavalry commander during the English Civil War Stock Photo

RMM6YRG6–Prince Rupert of the Rhine, 1619–1682, Cavalier cavalry commander during the English Civil War

Trial of Charles I, January 1649. Charles I (1600-1649), king of Great Britain and Ireland from 1625, on trial by Parliament in Westminster Hall, London. Charles, as an absolute monarch, did not accept the authority of the court and his refusal to plead was construed as a ple of guilty. Stock Photo

RMMFNND2–Trial of Charles I, January 1649. Charles I (1600-1649), king of Great Britain and Ireland from 1625, on trial by Parliament in Westminster Hall, London. Charles, as an absolute monarch, did not accept the authority of the court and his refusal to plead was construed as a ple of guilty.

The beheading of Charles I (1600-1649), King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in Whitehall, in 1649. After his succession in 1625, Charles quarrelled with the Parliament of England, which sought to curb his royal prerogative. His belief in the divine right of kings, led eventually to the Civil War and his death. Stock Photo

RM2FBDFRB–The beheading of Charles I (1600-1649), King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in Whitehall, in 1649. After his succession in 1625, Charles quarrelled with the Parliament of England, which sought to curb his royal prerogative. His belief in the divine right of kings, led eventually to the Civil War and his death.

The outrage upon Sir John Coventry' (1636-1685) by T.H. Maguire. Sir John Coventry (c. 1636 - 1685) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1667 and 1682. On 21 December 1670, owing to a jest made by Coventry in the House of Commons on the subject of the King's amours, Sir Thomas Sandys, an officer of the guards, with other accomplices, waylaid him as he was returning home to Suffolk Street and slit his nose to the bone. The outrage created an extraordinary sensation in Parliament Stock Photo

RMR23JMB–The outrage upon Sir John Coventry' (1636-1685) by T.H. Maguire. Sir John Coventry (c. 1636 - 1685) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1667 and 1682. On 21 December 1670, owing to a jest made by Coventry in the House of Commons on the subject of the King's amours, Sir Thomas Sandys, an officer of the guards, with other accomplices, waylaid him as he was returning home to Suffolk Street and slit his nose to the bone. The outrage created an extraordinary sensation in Parliament

Cromwell proposing the Self-Denying Ordinance, a bill moved on 9 December 1644 to deprive members of the Parliament of England from holding command in the army or the navy during the English Civil War. Stock Photo

RMF23FN2–Cromwell proposing the Self-Denying Ordinance, a bill moved on 9 December 1644 to deprive members of the Parliament of England from holding command in the army or the navy during the English Civil War.

The House of Commons in the time of James I, Westminster Palace, London, England. From London Pictures, published 1890 Stock Photo

RMRF83HM–The House of Commons in the time of James I, Westminster Palace, London, England. From London Pictures, published 1890

William Laud (1573–1645) was an English bishop and academic. He was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1633, during the personal rule of Charles I. The Long Parliament of 1640 accused Laud of treason and he was imprisoned in the Tower of London until he was beheaded on 10 January 1645 on Tower Hill. Stock Photo

RMG2THDC–William Laud (1573–1645) was an English bishop and academic. He was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1633, during the personal rule of Charles I. The Long Parliament of 1640 accused Laud of treason and he was imprisoned in the Tower of London until he was beheaded on 10 January 1645 on Tower Hill.

Ireland, County Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Rothe House, 17th Century Merchants House situated in Parliament Street. Stock Photo

RMF20919–Ireland, County Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Rothe House, 17th Century Merchants House situated in Parliament Street.

The Great Seal of the Commonwealth during the period from 1649 to 1660 when England and Wales, later along with Ireland and Scotland,were ruled as a republic following the end of the Second English Civil War and the trial and execution of Charles I. Power in the early Commonwealth was vested primarily in the Parliament and a Council of State. In 1653, after the forcible dissolution of the Rump Parliament, the Army Council made Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector of a united 'Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland', inaugurating the period now usually known as the Protectorate. Stock Photo

RMR4X6F3–The Great Seal of the Commonwealth during the period from 1649 to 1660 when England and Wales, later along with Ireland and Scotland,were ruled as a republic following the end of the Second English Civil War and the trial and execution of Charles I. Power in the early Commonwealth was vested primarily in the Parliament and a Council of State. In 1653, after the forcible dissolution of the Rump Parliament, the Army Council made Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector of a united 'Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland', inaugurating the period now usually known as the Protectorate.

Algernon Sidney or Sydney, 1623-1683, an English politician Stock Photo

RMFHJ64P–Algernon Sidney or Sydney, 1623-1683, an English politician

A Perfect Diurnal of the Passages in Parliament - front page, February 1642. English newspaper. Stock Photo

RMERG5YD–A Perfect Diurnal of the Passages in Parliament - front page, February 1642. English newspaper.

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament in 1653. The Long Parliament began in 1640. Engraving c1885. Stock Photo

RMD98ARW–Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament in 1653. The Long Parliament began in 1640. Engraving c1885.

Parliament in Session in the Reign of James I, early 17th century, (c1902-1905). Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMB0KARY–Parliament in Session in the Reign of James I, early 17th century, (c1902-1905). Artist: Unknown

RMB39KD2–A 17th century English woman, at the re enactment of the battle of Faringdon in the English Civil war.

A portrait of the chief conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot, 1605, including Guy Fawkes (1570-1606) and Robert Catesby (c1572-1605). By Simon Van der Passe (c1595-1647). The Gunpowder Plot was a failed assassination attempt against King James I of England and VI of Scotland by a group of provincial English Catholics. Stock Photo

RMTAACGW–A portrait of the chief conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot, 1605, including Guy Fawkes (1570-1606) and Robert Catesby (c1572-1605). By Simon Van der Passe (c1595-1647). The Gunpowder Plot was a failed assassination attempt against King James I of England and VI of Scotland by a group of provincial English Catholics.

Front page of A Perfect Diurnall of Some Passages in Parliament, 1643 (1905). Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMW7ETBH–Front page of A Perfect Diurnall of Some Passages in Parliament, 1643 (1905). Artist: Unknown.

Matthew Hopkins (1620 - August 12, 1647) was an English witchhunter. He claimed to hold the office of Witchfinder General, although that title was never bestowed by Parliament. His witch-finding career began in March 1644 and lasted until his retirement in 1647. Hopkins is believed to have been responsible for the deaths of 300 women. He died in 1647, probably of pleural tuberculosis, at the age of 27. No artist credited. Stock Photo

RMT966WC–Matthew Hopkins (1620 - August 12, 1647) was an English witchhunter. He claimed to hold the office of Witchfinder General, although that title was never bestowed by Parliament. His witch-finding career began in March 1644 and lasted until his retirement in 1647. Hopkins is believed to have been responsible for the deaths of 300 women. He died in 1647, probably of pleural tuberculosis, at the age of 27. No artist credited.

Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, is senteced to death by the English Parliament in 1641, woodcut by Wenceslaus Hollar, England 17th century Stock Photo

RF2WXT80C–Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, is senteced to death by the English Parliament in 1641, woodcut by Wenceslaus Hollar, England 17th century

The early 1900s caption reads: 'CROMWELL TAKING THE OATH AS LORD PROTECTOR.—After the overthrow of the royalists, Cromwell, supported by his soldiers, became the one overshadowing figure among the Puritans. He conquered both Scot-land and Ireland. He conquered the Parliament itself, driving the members out, and summoning a new Parliament composed only of men chosen by himself. This submissive body conferred on him the title of Protector of England, Ireland, and Scotland. The office was to be his for life, and when lie had been formally inaugurated (1653) lie was England's king in all but name. Stock Photo

RF2WNH934–The early 1900s caption reads: 'CROMWELL TAKING THE OATH AS LORD PROTECTOR.—After the overthrow of the royalists, Cromwell, supported by his soldiers, became the one overshadowing figure among the Puritans. He conquered both Scot-land and Ireland. He conquered the Parliament itself, driving the members out, and summoning a new Parliament composed only of men chosen by himself. This submissive body conferred on him the title of Protector of England, Ireland, and Scotland. The office was to be his for life, and when lie had been formally inaugurated (1653) lie was England's king in all but name.

Oliver Cromwell, Lord protector, (1599-1658) Stock Photo

RMM7G984–Oliver Cromwell, Lord protector, (1599-1658)

The Gunpowder Plot. Guy Fawkes interrogated by James I and his council in the king's bedchamber ,Whitehall. Guy Fawkes, 1570 – 1606, aka Guido Fawkes, member of a group of provincial English Catholics who took part in The Gunpowder Plot of 1605, aka Gunpowder Treason Plot or the Jesuit Treason, a failed assassination attempt against King James I of England and VI of Scotland. The plot was to blow up the House of Lords during the State Opening of England's Parliament on 5 November 1605. From The History of Progress in Great Britain, published 1866. Stock Photo

RM2FK4JN2–The Gunpowder Plot. Guy Fawkes interrogated by James I and his council in the king's bedchamber ,Whitehall. Guy Fawkes, 1570 – 1606, aka Guido Fawkes, member of a group of provincial English Catholics who took part in The Gunpowder Plot of 1605, aka Gunpowder Treason Plot or the Jesuit Treason, a failed assassination attempt against King James I of England and VI of Scotland. The plot was to blow up the House of Lords during the State Opening of England's Parliament on 5 November 1605. From The History of Progress in Great Britain, published 1866.

In April 1653 Cromwell addressing the 'Rump' Parliament and demanding it establish a caretaker government of 40 members (drawn from the Rump and the army) and then abdicate. Stock Photo

RMG5N0D7–In April 1653 Cromwell addressing the 'Rump' Parliament and demanding it establish a caretaker government of 40 members (drawn from the Rump and the army) and then abdicate.

Execution of Strafford, 1641. After Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677). Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), English statesman and major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War. He served in Parliament and was a supporter of King Charles I. When Parliament condemned Wentworth to death, Charles reluctantly signed the death warrant and Wentworth was executed. Stock Photo

RMW60BKK–Execution of Strafford, 1641. After Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677). Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), English statesman and major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War. He served in Parliament and was a supporter of King Charles I. When Parliament condemned Wentworth to death, Charles reluctantly signed the death warrant and Wentworth was executed.

The Gunpowder Conspirators in the Vaults of the House of Lords prior to their failed attempt to blow up James I, the first of the Stuart kings of England during the State Opening of England's Parliament. 1605 Stock Photo

RMG2TH78–The Gunpowder Conspirators in the Vaults of the House of Lords prior to their failed attempt to blow up James I, the first of the Stuart kings of England during the State Opening of England's Parliament. 1605

Westminster, London, England, seen here in 1647 and showing Parliament House, The Hall and The Abbey, after a print by Hollar. From London Pictures, published 1890 Stock Photo

RMREM5Y3–Westminster, London, England, seen here in 1647 and showing Parliament House, The Hall and The Abbey, after a print by Hollar. From London Pictures, published 1890

In 1653, after learning that Parliament was attempting to stay in session despite an agreement to dissolve, and having failed to come up with a working constitution, Oliver Cromwell’s patience ran out. On 20 April he attended a sitting of the Long Parliament and listened to one or two speeches. Then he stood up and harangued the members of the Rump. He then declared 'you are no Parliament' and called in a troop of soldiers, under the command of Major-General Thomas Harrison, ordering them to clear the chamber. Stock Photo

RMR4X6NW–In 1653, after learning that Parliament was attempting to stay in session despite an agreement to dissolve, and having failed to come up with a working constitution, Oliver Cromwell’s patience ran out. On 20 April he attended a sitting of the Long Parliament and listened to one or two speeches. Then he stood up and harangued the members of the Rump. He then declared 'you are no Parliament' and called in a troop of soldiers, under the command of Major-General Thomas Harrison, ordering them to clear the chamber.

RMF20913–Ireland, County Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Rothe House, 17th Century Merchants House situated in Parliament Street.

A late 19th Century view of the gateway to medieval Lancaster Castle, circa 1090, Lancashire, England. In the 14th Century, the Scots invaded England and damaged the castle. It was not to see military action again until the English Civil War when Parliamentarians captured the castle in 1643. It remained under Parliamentarian control until the end of the war. In 1648 the town withstood a siege from the Royalist Duke of Hamilton; when King Charles was executed in 1649 Parliament again ordered the dismantling of the castle, apart from administative buildings and use as a county gaol. Stock Photo

RM2DGBNDP–A late 19th Century view of the gateway to medieval Lancaster Castle, circa 1090, Lancashire, England. In the 14th Century, the Scots invaded England and damaged the castle. It was not to see military action again until the English Civil War when Parliamentarians captured the castle in 1643. It remained under Parliamentarian control until the end of the war. In 1648 the town withstood a siege from the Royalist Duke of Hamilton; when King Charles was executed in 1649 Parliament again ordered the dismantling of the castle, apart from administative buildings and use as a county gaol.

RMFHJ6DN–Algernon Sidney or Sydney, 1623-1683, an English politician

17th century Civil War Musketeer with musket in his field tent with family. Played by a sealed knot English civil war re-enactor Stock Photo

RMAT2H9N–17th century Civil War Musketeer with musket in his field tent with family. Played by a sealed knot English civil war re-enactor

A 1930's schoolbook map showing English cities (underlined) that were loyal to the king in the English Civil War and areas held by him or by Cromwell's Parliament 1643 - 1643 was the second year of the First English Civil War Stock Photo

RMW0HX6F–A 1930's schoolbook map showing English cities (underlined) that were loyal to the king in the English Civil War and areas held by him or by Cromwell's Parliament 1643 - 1643 was the second year of the First English Civil War

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford. He was an English statesman and a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War; he was a supporter of King Charles I. Stock Photo

RMG2TJ7C–Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford. He was an English statesman and a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War; he was a supporter of King Charles I.

RMB39KDF–A 17th century English woman, at the re enactment of the battle of Faringdon in the English Civil war.

An old engraving of old Palace of Westminster, London, England, UK in the 1700s seen from the River Thames. The Palace of Westminster was the monarch's principal residence in the late Medieval period. The ‘Model Parliament’, the first official Parliament of England, met there in 1295. After 1707 all British Parliaments have met at the Palace. Christopher Wren in the late 17th century completely redesigned the interior. In 1834 fire broke out and most of the buildings in the palace complex were destroyed. Stock Photo

RM2CCJJDN–An old engraving of old Palace of Westminster, London, England, UK in the 1700s seen from the River Thames. The Palace of Westminster was the monarch's principal residence in the late Medieval period. The ‘Model Parliament’, the first official Parliament of England, met there in 1295. After 1707 all British Parliaments have met at the Palace. Christopher Wren in the late 17th century completely redesigned the interior. In 1834 fire broke out and most of the buildings in the palace complex were destroyed.

A 17th century English man and woman, at the re enactment of the battle of Faringdon in the English Civil war. Stock Photo

RMB3AGA6–A 17th century English man and woman, at the re enactment of the battle of Faringdon in the English Civil war.

RMT966W8–Matthew Hopkins (1620 - August 12, 1647) was an English witchhunter. He claimed to hold the office of Witchfinder General, although that title was never bestowed by Parliament. His witch-finding career began in March 1644 and lasted until his retirement in 1647. Hopkins is believed to have been responsible for the deaths of 300 women. He died in 1647, probably of pleural tuberculosis, at the age of 27. No artist credited.

Oliver Cromwell making his first speech in Parliament March 2 1629. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration Stock Photo

RMAE1WH0–Oliver Cromwell making his first speech in Parliament March 2 1629. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration

Cover and 1st page of 'An act for the better preserving and keeping in repair the piers of the town of Whitby in the County Of York' passed in Westminster Parliament 17th March 1714 (printed 1721). Also the repair of Burlington (Bridlington) piers. Stock Photo

RM2JK7D62–Cover and 1st page of 'An act for the better preserving and keeping in repair the piers of the town of Whitby in the County Of York' passed in Westminster Parliament 17th March 1714 (printed 1721). Also the repair of Burlington (Bridlington) piers.

Arrest of King Charles I, by George Joyce, 3 June 1647, Holdenby House, also known as Holmby House Stock Photo

RMM7P5GW–Arrest of King Charles I, by George Joyce, 3 June 1647, Holdenby House, also known as Holmby House

An historic drawing of the old Star Chamber, Westminster, London; an English courtroom which operated from the late 15th century to the mid-17th century. As well as hearing civil and property disputes, cases heard by the Star Chamber Court included monastic discrepancies and disputes and those dealing with treason, riots, murder, forgery, felony, perjury, fraud, libel & slander and even duels.It was abolished by an act of parliament in July 1641 and was demolished after the Great Fire of London of 1666. Stock Photo

RM2AF06PJ–An historic drawing of the old Star Chamber, Westminster, London; an English courtroom which operated from the late 15th century to the mid-17th century. As well as hearing civil and property disputes, cases heard by the Star Chamber Court included monastic discrepancies and disputes and those dealing with treason, riots, murder, forgery, felony, perjury, fraud, libel & slander and even duels.It was abolished by an act of parliament in July 1641 and was demolished after the Great Fire of London of 1666.

An engraving depicting Sir John Elliot (1592-1632) s an English statesman who was serially imprisoned in the Tower of London, where he eventually died, by King Charles I for advocating the rights and privileges of Parliament. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RM2A26C5C–An engraving depicting Sir John Elliot (1592-1632) s an English statesman who was serially imprisoned in the Tower of London, where he eventually died, by King Charles I for advocating the rights and privileges of Parliament. Dated 19th century

Lord Strafford, also known as Thomas Wentworth, was a 17th-century English statesman and advisor to King Charles I. He served as Lord Deputy of Ireland and later as President of the Council of the North, and was known for his authoritarian and confrontational style of politics. He played a key role in the king's attempts to rule without Parliament and was instrumental in the passage of the unpopular Ship Money tax. He was impeached by Parliament and executed in 1641, becoming one of the most prominent casualties of the English Civil War Stock Photo

RM2R3Y9M6–Lord Strafford, also known as Thomas Wentworth, was a 17th-century English statesman and advisor to King Charles I. He served as Lord Deputy of Ireland and later as President of the Council of the North, and was known for his authoritarian and confrontational style of politics. He played a key role in the king's attempts to rule without Parliament and was instrumental in the passage of the unpopular Ship Money tax. He was impeached by Parliament and executed in 1641, becoming one of the most prominent casualties of the English Civil War

Pride's Purge took place in december 1648 as part of the English Civil War when Colonel Thomas Pride and his New Model Army Troops excluded from the House of Commons members of parliament who were not supporters of the grandees of the New Model Army, vintage engraving from c1850 Stock Photo

RMT6W0MB–Pride's Purge took place in december 1648 as part of the English Civil War when Colonel Thomas Pride and his New Model Army Troops excluded from the House of Commons members of parliament who were not supporters of the grandees of the New Model Army, vintage engraving from c1850

John Eliot was a defender of freedom of speech for the house of commons. During the Parliament of 1629 Eliot presented three resolutions condemning Charles I's illegal taxation and religious policies. Charles ordered Parliament to adjourn, but Eliot had the speaker of the House of Commons, Sir John Finch, held down in his chair by Denzil Holles and Benjamin Valentine until the resolutions were read out. As a consequence Eliot and others were arrested & imprisoned in the Tower of London. Sir John Eliot, 1592 –1632. English statesman. From London Pictures, published 1890 Stock Photo

RMRF83JA–John Eliot was a defender of freedom of speech for the house of commons. During the Parliament of 1629 Eliot presented three resolutions condemning Charles I's illegal taxation and religious policies. Charles ordered Parliament to adjourn, but Eliot had the speaker of the House of Commons, Sir John Finch, held down in his chair by Denzil Holles and Benjamin Valentine until the resolutions were read out. As a consequence Eliot and others were arrested & imprisoned in the Tower of London. Sir John Eliot, 1592 –1632. English statesman. From London Pictures, published 1890

by Unknown artist, oil on canvas, feigned oval, probably late 17th century English: Sir John Doddridge (or Doderidge). English: A painted portrait of Sir John Doddridge (1555–1628), an English lawyer who was appointed Justice of the King's Bench in 1612 and served as Member of Parliament for Barnstaple in 1589 and for Horsham in 1604. (The oval shape of the portrait is feigned.) . probably late 17th century. 732 John Doddridge Stock Photo

RMMP3TNG–by Unknown artist, oil on canvas, feigned oval, probably late 17th century English: Sir John Doddridge (or Doderidge). English: A painted portrait of Sir John Doddridge (1555–1628), an English lawyer who was appointed Justice of the King's Bench in 1612 and served as Member of Parliament for Barnstaple in 1589 and for Horsham in 1604. (The oval shape of the portrait is feigned.) . probably late 17th century. 732 John Doddridge

Queen Elizabeth (1533-1603) at the Opening of Parliament. From an engraving in Glover's 'Nobilitas Politica et Civilis', 1608. By Robert Glover (1544-1588). From an engraving in Glover's 'Nobilitas Politica et Civilis', 1608. Stock Photo

RMTAACFY–Queen Elizabeth (1533-1603) at the Opening of Parliament. From an engraving in Glover's 'Nobilitas Politica et Civilis', 1608. By Robert Glover (1544-1588). From an engraving in Glover's 'Nobilitas Politica et Civilis', 1608.

. English: 17th century map of London, originally started by W.Hollar, student of German engraver Mattheus Merian. Published in the Netherlands. It is not clear where this town plan of London was published. Judging by the double portrait at the top, the map was published after Parliament installed joint monarchs William III and Mary Stuart in 1689. The map was composed by the famous designer and engraver from Prague Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677). He adopted, and excelled in, a style best suited to chorography or delineation of cities. He received instructions from Mattheus Merian (1593-1650) i Stock Photo

RMMMRE3W–. English: 17th century map of London, originally started by W.Hollar, student of German engraver Mattheus Merian. Published in the Netherlands. It is not clear where this town plan of London was published. Judging by the double portrait at the top, the map was published after Parliament installed joint monarchs William III and Mary Stuart in 1689. The map was composed by the famous designer and engraver from Prague Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677). He adopted, and excelled in, a style best suited to chorography or delineation of cities. He received instructions from Mattheus Merian (1593-1650) i

RMFHJ6PT–Algernon Sidney or Sydney, 1623-1683, an English politician

A session of the British Parliament in 1623, engraving. Stock Photo

RMP9JGW4–A session of the British Parliament in 1623, engraving.

Sir Edward Coke (1552 – 1634), English barrister, judge and opposition politician. Wrote the Statute of Monopolies, 1624, and was instrumental in the passage of the Petition of Right, 1628. Stock Photo

RMFJRDKF–Sir Edward Coke (1552 – 1634), English barrister, judge and opposition politician. Wrote the Statute of Monopolies, 1624, and was instrumental in the passage of the Petition of Right, 1628.

The arrest of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford. He was an English statesman and a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War; he was a supporter of King Charles I. Stock Photo

RMG2TJ79–The arrest of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford. He was an English statesman and a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War; he was a supporter of King Charles I.

Samuel Pepys (1633-1709) English Member of Parliament who is remembered for the private diary he started in 1660 providing accounts of key events at the time such as the Great Plague (and the Great Fire of London in 1666. Oil painting by John Hayls (1600-1679) completed in 1666 and mentioned in Pepys’ diary. Stock Photo

RM2A2RJ9K–Samuel Pepys (1633-1709) English Member of Parliament who is remembered for the private diary he started in 1660 providing accounts of key events at the time such as the Great Plague (and the Great Fire of London in 1666. Oil painting by John Hayls (1600-1679) completed in 1666 and mentioned in Pepys’ diary.

An English jester entertaining Spanish ladies during a visit by Prince Charles to Madrid in February 1623. The Spanish Match was a proposed marriage, between Charles and Infanta Maria Anna of Spain, the daughter of Philip III of Spain. However, the scheme proved to be unpopular with England's Protestant House of Commons. Stock Photo

RMF23FKM–An English jester entertaining Spanish ladies during a visit by Prince Charles to Madrid in February 1623. The Spanish Match was a proposed marriage, between Charles and Infanta Maria Anna of Spain, the daughter of Philip III of Spain. However, the scheme proved to be unpopular with England's Protestant House of Commons.

RMB3AGDW–A 17th century English man and woman, at the re enactment of the battle of Faringdon in the English Civil war.

RMT966WD–Matthew Hopkins (1620 - August 12, 1647) was an English witchhunter. He claimed to hold the office of Witchfinder General, although that title was never bestowed by Parliament. His witch-finding career began in March 1644 and lasted until his retirement in 1647. Hopkins is believed to have been responsible for the deaths of 300 women. He died in 1647, probably of pleural tuberculosis, at the age of 27. No artist credited.

RMB39XH1–A 17th century English woman, at the re enactment of the battle of Faringdon in the English Civil war.

Charles I (November 19, 1600 - January 30, 1649) was monarch of the three kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland from March 27, 1625 until his execution in 1649. Charles was the second son of King James VI of Scotland, but after his father inherited the English throne in 1603, he moved to England, where he spent much of the rest of his life. After his succession, Charles quarreled with the Parliament of England, which sought to curb his royal prerogative. Stock Photo

RMT95402–Charles I (November 19, 1600 - January 30, 1649) was monarch of the three kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland from March 27, 1625 until his execution in 1649. Charles was the second son of King James VI of Scotland, but after his father inherited the English throne in 1603, he moved to England, where he spent much of the rest of his life. After his succession, Charles quarreled with the Parliament of England, which sought to curb his royal prerogative.

Henry Vane the Younger (1613-1662) also known as Harry Vane Stock Photo

RMM7KE0N–Henry Vane the Younger (1613-1662) also known as Harry Vane

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