Framed Print : Basing House Besieged
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Basing House Besieged
BASING HOUSE, a strategically located Royalist stronghold, is attacked periodically by the Parliament army : eventually Cromwell takes it and burns it to the ground
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1645 Attacked Basing Besieged Burns Cromwell Eventually Located Parliament Periodically Royalist Strategically Stronghold Takes
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the Basing House Besieged Framed Print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports you back in time to the tumultuous English Civil War. Witness the fierce battle for control of Basing House, a pivotal Royalist stronghold. The determined Parliament army, led by Oliver Cromwell, relentlessly attacks the fortress, ultimately succeeding in its conquest. This framed print, with its striking detail and rich historical significance, is an essential addition to any history or art enthusiast's collection. Experience the past like never before with Media Storehouse's exceptional range of framed prints.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: Basing House Besieged: The Ruins of a Royalist Stronghold in October 1645 2. Description: Basing House, a strategically located stronghold in Britain, stands defiant against the relentless onslaught of the Parliament army in October 1645. This evocative image captures the moment when the once magnificent edifice, a symbol of Royalist resistance during the English Civil War, is on the brink of surrender. Situated in the picturesque Hampshire countryside, Basing House had long been a thorn in the side of the Parliament forces, who sought to quell the rebellion against King Charles I. The stronghold, with its imposing moats and formidable fortifications, had successfully withstood numerous attacks throughout the war. However, as the tide turned against the Royalists, the fate of Basing House grew increasingly uncertain. In the autumn of 1645, the Parliament army, led by the formidable Oliver Cromwell, laid siege to the stronghold. The siege was periodically interrupted by sorties and counter-attacks, but ultimately, the Royalist forces were unable to hold out. In a decisive blow, Cromwell's troops breached the walls, and the once impregnable Basing House was taken. The victorious Parliament army, determined to make an example of the Royalist stronghold, set the buildings ablaze. The flames consumed the grand halls, the intricately carved wooden panels, and the priceless treasures that had once adorned the interior. The once magnificent Basing House was reduced to a smoldering ruin, a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of war. This haunting image, captured from the annals of history, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the fate of a nation hung in the balance, and the line between victory and defeat was as fragile as the walls of a besieged stronghold.
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