Civil War / Prides Purge
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Civil War / Prides Purge
Colonel Prides purge of the Members unsupporting of the army from the House of Commons
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1648 Chapel Colonel Commons Members Parliament Pride Purge St Stephens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the tense atmosphere of the Pride's Purge during the English Civil War, an event that significantly altered the course of British history. The scene takes place in the House of Commons chamber at St. Stephen's Chapel in Westminster, London, in 1648. Colonel Thomas Pride, a military commander loyal to the Parliamentarian cause, stands at the entrance of the chamber, barring the entry of unsupportive members. The Civil War, which began in 1642, had seen the conflict between the Royalists, who supported King Charles I, and the Parliamentarians, who sought to limit the monarch's power. In 1648, as the war reached a critical point, tensions within the Parliament itself came to a head. Pride, acting on behalf of the Army, decided to purge the House of Commons of those members who were perceived as obstructing the war effort and threatening the Parliament's control. The photograph offers a glimpse into the historical significance of this pivotal moment. The grandeur of the House of Commons, with its ornate decorations and high ceilings, contrasts starkly with the tense, determined expression on Pride's face and the somber, serious demeanor of the soldiers flanking him. The empty benches in the chamber underscore the gravity of the situation and the impact of Pride's actions. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the complexities and consequences of political power struggles, as well as the role of the military in shaping the course of history. The Pride's Purge marked the end of the Short Parliament and the beginning of the Long Parliament, which would ultimately lead to the trial and execution of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth.
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