Parliamentarian Collection

The Battle of Naseby, 1645, 1727, (1944). Creator: Dupuis
The Battle of Naseby, 1645, 1727, (1944). The victory at Naseby of the Parliamentarian New Model Army under Fairfax and Cromwell over the Royalist army commanded by Prince Rupert marked the decisive

Letter from John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill, 31st October 1642. Artist: John Hampden
Letter from John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill, 31st October 1642. Letter written from Northampton by John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode

Equestrian portrait of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax (1617-71) 3rd baron, engraved
XJF105398 Equestrian portrait of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax (1617-71) 3rd baron, engraved by William Marshall (fl.1617-49) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bower

Battle of Naseby
THE BATTLE OF NASEBY The Royalist army is defeated by the larger Parliamentarian forces at the decisive Battle of Naseby

Cromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English military and political leader who served as Lord Protector was an intensely religious man

The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1997 The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1998 The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas)
SJS22527 An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

John Hampden Esquire, 19th century. Artist: J Posselwhite
John Hampden Esquire, 19th century. English Parliamentary leader (1594-1643) who opposed King Charles I over ship money, an episode in the controversies that ultimately led to the English Civil Wars

William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904)
863469 William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904); (add.info.: William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904) English lawyer and Liberal statesman, one of the great Parliamentarians of the late 19th century

The Return, (see "The Roundhead's Parole") - drawn by Samuel Read, 1864, Creator: Mason Jackson
The Return, (see "The Roundhead's Parole") - drawn by Samuel Read, 1864. Illustration to a short story. 'The barges went heavily back to Chillington with the returning tide

'John Thurloe, Secretary of State to Oliver Cromwell and his son Richard; Obit 1668, 1813
John Thurloe, Secretary of State to Oliver Cromwell and his son Richard; Obit 1668, 1813. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of

'Sir Philip Stapleton, 1815. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Sir Philip Stapleton, 1815. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James

'Sir Richard Stayner, Knighted by Cromwell and created Rear Admiral by Charles II, 1810. Creator: Charles Turner
Sir Richard Stayner, Knighted by Cromwell and created Rear Admiral by Charles II, 1810. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry

'Admiral William Pen (Penn); one of Cromwells Admiral's, 1811 Creator: Charles Turner
Admiral William Pen (Penn); one of Cromwells Admirals, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of

'Algernon Percy, Earl of Northumberland and Lord High Admiral; Obit 1668, 1814. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Algernon Percy, Earl of Northumberland and Lord High Admiral; Obit 1668, 1814. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry

'Colonel Robert Lilburne; Obit 1657, 1811. Creator: Richard Earlom
Colonel Robert Lilburne; Obit 1657, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James

'Major General Lambert; Obit 1672, 1812. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Major General Lambert; Obit 1672, 1812. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James

'John Hampden (Hamden); killed at the Battle of Charlgrove Field, Oxfordshire 1643, 1810. Creator: Charles Turner
John Hampden (Hamden); killed at the Battle of Charlgrove Field, Oxfordshire 1643, 1810. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of

'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

'Thomas, Lord Fairfax; Obit 1671, 1811. Creator: Richard Earlom
Thomas, Lord Fairfax; Obit 1671, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James

'Ferdinand, Lord Fairfax, General; Obit 1648, 1811. Creator: Unknown
Ferdinand, Lord Fairfax, General; Obit 1648, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign

'Henry Cromwell, youngest son of Oliver, 1627/8-1673/4, 1811. Creator: Unknown
'Henry Cromwell, youngest son of Oliver, 1627/8-1673/4, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end

'Richard Cromwell; born 1626, Obit 1712, 1811. Creator: Richard Earlom
Richard Cromwell; Obit 1712, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James

'Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector; Obit 1658, 1813. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector; Obit 1658, 1813. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of

'Robert Blake, Admiral; 1598-1657, 1810. Creator: Charles Turner
Robert Blake, Admiral; 1598-1657, 1810. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James

"The Fugitive Royalists", by Miss Solomon, in the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
"The Fugitive Royalists", by Miss Solomon, in the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Engraving of a painting....the exhibition this year is remarkable for the number of interesting

Oliver Cromwell removing the mace from the Commons Chamber and dissolving the Rump Parliament in 1653. Behind him, a group of Roundheads arrest a cavalier. Take away that Bauble

A man dressed in authentic English Civil War costume. Date: c. 1910
A man dressed in authentic English Civil War costume. Date: c.1910

Enoch Powell MP in Birmingham before giving a speech. His famous homburg hat is hung at the end of the coat rack. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1987

Hampden, (c1594- 1643), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Hampden, (c1594- 1643), 1830. John Hampden (c1594- 1643) English politician and leading parliamentarian involved in challenging the authority of Charles I of England before the English Civil War

And When Did You Last See Your Father?, 1878, (c1920). Artist: William Frederick Yeames
And When Did You Last See Your Father?, 1878, (c1920). Fictional event from the English Civil War (1640s) showing a Royalist house under occupation by Parliamentarians

Letter to the Lord Mayor of London, 17th December 1653. Artist: Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester
Letter to the Lord Mayor of London, 17th December 1653. The Council of State, 1653. Letter written from Whitehall to the Lord Mayor of London desiring him and the Alderman to be present

Great Seal of the Commonwealth, 1650
3782560 Great Seal of the Commonwealth, 1650; (add.info.: Great Seal of the Commonwealth, 1650. Cassell's History of England, vol. III, From the Great Rebellion to the Fall of Marlborough, p)

Arrest of the conspirators at the Mermaid
3782557 Arrest of the conspirators at the Mermaid; (add.info.: Arrest of the Royalist conspirators at the Mermaid, 1958. Sir Henry Slingsbury and Dr. Hewit are arrested under Cromwell's orders)

Cromwell addressing the long parliament, 1653
3782558 Cromwell addressing the long parliament, 1653; (add.info.: Cromwell addressing the long parliament for the last time, 1653. Cassell's History of England, vol)

Oliver Cromwell
3782556 Oliver Cromwell; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell portrait. English military leader and politician. 25 April 1599 - 3 September 1658. Cassell's History of England, vol)

Portrait of a family (said to be that of Colonel John Hutchinson (1615-64) 1659
NOR86742 Portrait of a family (said to be that of Colonel John Hutchinson (1615-64) 1659 by Ovens, Jurgen (1623-78); 132x170 cm; Noortman, Mstricht, Netherlands

Parliamentarian, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092911 Parliamentarian, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parliamentarian, Woman Of The Future)

Edmund Waller, English poet and politician (engraving)
3638239 Edmund Waller, English poet and politician (engraving) by Vanderbank, Peter (1649-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edmund Waller (1606-1687)

General Monck declares for a free Parliament, 1660, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373668 General Monck declares for a free Parliament, 1660, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Ward

Thurloe, Secretary to Cromwell (engraving)
619422 Thurloe, Secretary to Cromwell (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Thurloe (1616-68)

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"Parliamentarian: A Glimpse into the Historical Struggles and Triumphs" Step back in time to the 17th century, where political turmoil and military might shaped the destiny of a nation. The term "parliamentarian" evokes images of courage, resilience, and unwavering determination. From battlefields to canvassing for votes, these individuals played pivotal roles in shaping England's history. In a letter from John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill on October 31st, 1642, we catch a glimpse of their indomitable spirit. Hampden's words echo with valor as he recounts the trials faced during this fierce conflict that marked the beginning of the English Civil War. The artwork depicting The Battle of Naseby transports us further into this tumultuous era. Created by Dupuis in 1727 and later reproduced in 1944, it captures both chaos and heroism on canvas. Here we witness brave parliamentarians fighting against all odds for their cause – an image that resonates through generations. Equestrian portraits hold a special place among historical artworks, showcasing leaders who embodied parliamentary ideals. Sir Thomas Fairfax takes center stage in one such engraving from his Excellency's collection. As the third baron who led Parliament's forces during critical battles like Naseby, Fairfax symbolizes strategic brilliance combined with unwavering commitment. Oliver Cromwell himself emerges from history's shadows in an intriguing portrait dating back to 1830. Though controversial at times, Cromwell remains an emblematic figure within parliamentarian circles due to his instrumental role as Lord Protector during turbulent times. Yet not all battles were fought on fields or depicted on canvases; politics too played its part. Paintings such as "The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, " "The Election III: The Polling, " and "An Election Entertainment" transport us to the vibrant world of 18th-century elections.