Rump Parliament Collection

Oliver Cromwell
2911205 Oliver Cromwell; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell (1599 - 1658) dismissed the Rump Parliament of England on 20 April 1653, by force

Oliver Cromwell removing the mace from the Commons Chamber and dissolving the Rump Parliament in 1653
6337272 Oliver Cromwell removing the mace from the Commons Chamber and dissolving the Rump Parliament in 1653 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

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

Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, 1653, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373662 Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, 1653, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by English School

Exclusion of Members Obnoxious to the Army from the House of Commons. (engraving)
816408 Exclusion of Members Obnoxious to the Army from the House of Commons. (engraving) by Cattermole, George (1800-68) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trial of Charles I, 4th January 1649 (engraving)
STC347566 Trial of Charles I, 4th January 1649 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Lambert preventing the Rump Parliament from sitting, 1659 (engraving)
3647532 John Lambert preventing the Rump Parliament from sitting, 1659 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trial of Charles, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England
STC393230 Trial of Charles, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Oliver Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, 1653, engraved by A. H. Payne (litho)
475384 Oliver Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, 1653, engraved by A.H. Payne (litho) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispiece to An Exact Collection of Choicest Poems and Songs from 1639-1661
XJF106669 Frontispiece to An Exact Collection of Choicest Poems and Songs from 1639-1661 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

"Take away that Bauble", Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament
3075737 " Take away that Bauble", Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, from The Comic History of England, pub

Burning the Rumps at Temple Bar (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 11), 1725-68

Burning the Rumps at Temple Bar (Plate 11: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)

The Committee, 1725, (early 19th century). Creator: T Cooke
The Committee, 1725, (early 19th century). Print after The Committee; The quacks of government who sate at Th unguarded helm of state

Burning the rumps at Temple Bar, London, 1726. Artist: William Hogarth
Burning the rumps at Temple Bar, London, 1726; the London populace, disgusted with the Rump Parliament which assembled after Oliver Cromwells death

Charles I before the High Court of Justice at Whitehall, 27th January 1649 (engraving)
XJF97556 Charles I before the High Court of Justice at Whitehall, 27th January 1649 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

RUMP PARLIAMENT SATIRE. The Rump and dreggs of the House of Commons remaining after the good members were purged out. A playing card satirising the Rump Parliament

GREAT SEAL OF ENGLAND. Great Seal of 1651. Line engraving, 19th century

GREAT BRITAIN: PARLIAMENT. The Dissolution of the Long Parliament, 1653, by Oliver Cromwell, in order to introduce Triennial Elections. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

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The "rump parliament" was a tumultuous period in English history, marked by political upheaval and power struggles, and is depicted vividly in various engravings and illustrations from the time. One such engraving, titled "Burning ye Rumps at Temple-Barr, " captures the intense atmosphere of the era. The image showcases a fiery scene where rumps, symbolizing the remnants of Parliament's authority, are being burned at Temple Bar. This act represents the people's frustration with their ineffective government. Another significant moment portrayed is Oliver Cromwell removing the mace from the Commons Chamber and dissolving the Rump Parliament in 1653. This bold move demonstrated Cromwell's determination to assert his authority and reshape England's political landscape. In contrast to this dissolution, an illustration titled "General Monck declares for a free Parliament" depicts a pivotal event in 1660 when General George Monck declared his support for reinstating a democratic parliament. This decision paved the way for stability after years of turmoil. The struggle between Cromwell and Parliament is further highlighted in an engraving showing him dissolving both the Long Parliament and Charles I's trial on January 4th, 1649. These actions solidified Cromwell as a dominant force during this period of transition. Additionally, there are depictions of John Lambert preventing the Rump Parliament from sitting in 1659 and another illustration capturing Oliver Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament once again. These images emphasize how fragile parliamentary institutions were during this time. Throughout these events, certain members deemed obnoxious to army interests were excluded from participating in House of Commons proceedings—a fact illustrated through an engraving aptly named "Exclusion of Members Obnoxious to Army. " Finally, we see scenes like that depicted on Cassells Illustrated History of England’s frontispiece or A. H Payne’s lithograph entitled "Take away that Bauble. " These portrayals capture moments of intense confrontation and defiance, showcasing the power struggles that defined this period.