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Strafford Collection

"Unraveling the Enigma of Strafford: A Journey through History" Step into the intriguing world of Strafford, a name that resonates with power, controversy, and tragedy

Background imageStrafford Collection: Lucy Percy, Carlisle

Lucy Percy, Carlisle
Lucy Percy, countess of CARLISLE second wife of James Hay, first earl of Carlisle; political friend of Strafford and Pym Date: 1599 - 1660

Background imageStrafford Collection: The Trial of the Earl of Strafford (engraving)

The Trial of the Earl of Strafford (engraving)
610976 The Trial of the Earl of Strafford (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trial of the Earl of Strafford.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageStrafford Collection: Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), English statesman, supporter of King Charles I. early 17th century

Background imageStrafford Collection: Strafford crossing the Styx, 1641 (engraving)

Strafford crossing the Styx, 1641 (engraving)
3629232 Strafford crossing the Styx, 1641 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strafford crossing the Styx, 1641)

Background imageStrafford Collection: Strafford (engraving)

Strafford (engraving)
665573 Strafford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strafford. Illustration from Old Englands Worthies by Lord Brougham (James Sangster, 1860)

Background imageStrafford Collection: The Royal Alphabet, R, S, T, V (coloured engraving)

The Royal Alphabet, R, S, T, V (coloured engraving)
2817718 The Royal Alphabet, R, S, T, V (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Alphabet, R, S, T, V)

Background imageStrafford Collection: Arrest of Strafford (engraving)

Arrest of Strafford (engraving)
2791589 Arrest of Strafford (engraving) by Cattermole, George (1800-68) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of Strafford)

Background imageStrafford Collection: Lord Strafford (engraving)

Lord Strafford (engraving)
665079 Lord Strafford (engraving) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Strafford. Illustration from unidentified 19th century history of England)

Background imageStrafford Collection: The Performance of 'Strafford'by the Oxford University Dramatic Society at the New Theatre

The Performance of "Strafford"by the Oxford University Dramatic Society at the New Theatre
1047095 The Performance of " Strafford" by the Oxford University Dramatic Society at the New Theatre, Oxford (engraving) by English School

Background imageStrafford Collection: Lord Strafford And His Secretary Sir P Mainwaring, 1800. Creator: Unknown

Lord Strafford And His Secretary Sir P Mainwaring, 1800. Creator: Unknown
Lord Strafford And His Secretary Sir P Mainwaring, 1800. After Sir Anthony van Dyck The original picture actually by Van Dyck in collection of Lady Juliet de Chair

Background imageStrafford Collection: The Honourable George Byng M. P. afterwards Viscount Enfield, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane

The Honourable George Byng M. P. afterwards Viscount Enfield, 1833. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Honourable George Byng M.P. afterwards Viscount Enfield, 1833. Portrait of George Stevens Byng, 2nd Earl of Strafford (1806-1886), British Whig politician and Comptroller of the Household

Background imageStrafford Collection: Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), c. 1640

Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), c. 1640. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthony van, (Studio of)
Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), c. 1640. Private Collection

Background imageStrafford Collection: Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), 19th century. Artist: W Holl

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), English statesman, 19th century. Wentworth was a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War

Background imageStrafford Collection: Letter from Viscount Thomas Wentworth to James Hay, 27th August 1633. Artist: Thomas Wentworth

Letter from Viscount Thomas Wentworth to James Hay, 27th August 1633. Artist: Thomas Wentworth
Letter from Viscount Thomas Wentworth to James Hay, 27th August 1633. Letter written from Dublin by Wentworth, Lord Deputy of Ireland, to James Hay, Earl of Carlisle

Background imageStrafford Collection: Lord Strafford, 18th century, (1860). Artist: W Ridgway

Lord Strafford, 18th century, (1860). Artist: W Ridgway
Lord Strafford, 18th century, (1860). Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, (1672-1739), was a diplomat and First Lord of the Admiralty

Background imageStrafford Collection: Portrait Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Strafford

Portrait Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Strafford
Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, Thomas Wentworth (1st Earl of Strafford), Jacob Houbraken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1740, paper, pen, h 374 mm × w 238 mm

Background imageStrafford Collection: The Trial Of Strafford, 1640. Thomas Wentworth, 1St Earl Of Strafford, 1593 To 1641

The Trial Of Strafford, 1640. Thomas Wentworth, 1St Earl Of Strafford, 1593 To 1641. English Statesman And Supporter Of King Charles I. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R

Background imageStrafford Collection: Thomas Wentworth 1St. Earl Of Strafford, 1593-1641. Baron Of Raby, Aka Sir Thomas Wentworth

Thomas Wentworth 1St. Earl Of Strafford, 1593-1641. Baron Of Raby, Aka Sir Thomas Wentworth, Baron Of Newmarch And Oversley

Background imageStrafford Collection: Sir Thomas Wentworth 1St Earl Of Strafford 1593 1641 Baron Of Raby Aka Sir Thomas Wentworth Baron

Sir Thomas Wentworth 1St Earl Of Strafford 1593 1641 Baron Of Raby Aka Sir Thomas Wentworth Baron Of Newmarch And Oversley From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Background imageStrafford Collection: Memorial to Major Charles Strafford MBE, Ranville

Memorial to Major Charles Strafford MBE, Ranville
After the war a number of veterans returned to Normandy to live and one of the most notable was Charles Strafford. He became very involved in the Commemorations associated with D-Day

Background imageStrafford Collection: George Stevens Byng

George Stevens Byng (1806 - 18860 - 2nd (?) Earl of Strafford, statesman and sportsman

Background imageStrafford Collection: Lady Agnes Strafford

Lady Agnes Strafford
Lady Agnes Byng (Strafford) ( ? - 1845) - Wife of George Stevens Byng, 2nd (?) Earl of Strafford

Background imageStrafford Collection: 4th Earl of strafford

4th Earl of strafford
William Wentworth ( 1722 - 1791) 4th Earl of Strafford

Background imageStrafford Collection: 1st eark of Strafford

1st eark of Strafford
Thomas Wentworth ( 1593 - 1641) 1st Earl of Strafford, statesman and soldier

Background imageStrafford Collection: 1st Earl of Strafford

1st Earl of Strafford
Thomas Wentworth (1593 - 1641) 1st Earl of Strafford, statesman and soldier

Background imageStrafford Collection: Viscount Enfield, Vanity Fair, Cecioni

Viscount Enfield, Vanity Fair, Cecioni
GEORGE HENRY CHARLES BYNG, 3rd Earl of Strafford (1830-1898), styled Viscount Enfield between 1860 and 1886. British Liberal politician. Caption: Answers questions Date: 1814 - 1893

Background imageStrafford Collection: Henry W. J. Byng, Vanity Fair, STUFF

Henry W. J. Byng, Vanity Fair, STUFF
HENRY WILLIAM JOHN BYNG, 4th Earl of Strafford (1831-1899) British peer and courtier. Had the misfortune of being decapitated by a train at Potters Bar

Background imageStrafford Collection: WENTWORTH, EARL OF STRAFFORD, Mr. Henry Irving, Jun. New College, engraving 1890, UK, U

WENTWORTH, EARL OF STRAFFORD, Mr. Henry Irving, Jun. New College, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Background imageStrafford Collection: AMERICAN COUPLE, 1836. American couple James and Sarah Tuttle with their pet cat

AMERICAN COUPLE, 1836. American couple James and Sarah Tuttle with their pet cat. Painted by Joseph H. Davis at Strafford, New Hampshire, 1836

Background imageStrafford Collection: Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641) English statesman, a major figure

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641) English statesman, a major figure in the events leading up to the English Civil War Portrait by Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641) Flemish artist

Background imageStrafford Collection: WENTWORTH, EARL OF STRAFFORD, Mr. Henry Irving, Jun. New College, engraving 1890, UK, U

WENTWORTH, EARL OF STRAFFORD, Mr. Henry Irving, Jun. New College, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Background imageStrafford Collection: John and Abigail Montgomery. Painted by Joseph H. Davis at Strafford, New Hampshire, 1836

John and Abigail Montgomery. Painted by Joseph H. Davis at Strafford, New Hampshire, 1836
DAVIS: MONTGOMERYS, 1836. John and Abigail Montgomery. Painted by Joseph H. Davis at Strafford, New Hampshire, 1836

Background imageStrafford Collection: THOMAS WENTWORTH (1593-1641). First Earl of Strafford. Line-and-stipple engraving, English

THOMAS WENTWORTH (1593-1641). First Earl of Strafford. Line-and-stipple engraving, English, 19th century, after a portrait by Sir Anthony Van Dyck

Background imageStrafford Collection: STRAFFORD TRIAL, 1641. Sir Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Straffords trial by Parliament under a

STRAFFORD TRIAL, 1641. Sir Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Straffords trial by Parliament under a bill of attainder, 1641. After a contemporary engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar

Background imageStrafford Collection: THOMAS WENTWORTH (1593-1641). Earl of Strafford. English politician. Steel engraving, English, 1837

THOMAS WENTWORTH (1593-1641). Earl of Strafford. English politician. Steel engraving, English, 1837

Background imageStrafford Collection: The trial of Earl Strafford, in Westminster Hall 1641

The trial of Earl Strafford, in Westminster Hall 1641

Background imageStrafford Collection: Spectacle Arch

Spectacle Arch, near Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. It was built in the early 1800s by the 1st Earl of Strafford and stands on a lane between Boughton and Pitsford. Date: early 19th century

Background imageStrafford Collection: Trial of Earl Strafford

Trial of Earl Strafford

Background imageStrafford Collection: William Earl Strafford

William Earl Strafford
WILLIAM WENTWORTH, second earl of STRAFFORD statesman. with his autograph

Background imageStrafford Collection: Trial of Strafford, 1641

Trial of Strafford, 1641
The trial of the Earl of Strafford at Westminster Hall



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"Unraveling the Enigma of Strafford: A Journey through History" Step into the intriguing world of Strafford, a name that resonates with power, controversy, and tragedy. From Lucy Percy to Carlisle, this captivating tale unfolds through various hints scattered across time. At the heart of it all lies Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl - a man whose fate would be forever entwined with history. The Trial of the Earl in Westminster Hall, 1641 witnessed his downfall as depicted by Wenceslaus Hollar's masterful creation. This pivotal moment marked an indelible stain on his legacy. Yet even in death, Strafford's presence lingers. The Execution in 1641 immortalized him in engravings that still send shivers down one's spine. Archbishop Laud blessing him before his execution adds another layer to this complex narrative. The echoes continue beyond Thomas himself; Major Charles Strafford MBE is remembered with reverence at Ranville through a poignant memorial. These tributes remind us that behind every historical figure are personal stories etched into eternity. Strafford's story intertwines with other significant events too - like the Execution of Charles I at Whitehall in January 1649 - marking a tumultuous era for England and its monarchy. As we delve deeper into history’s grasp, we encounter gravures depicting The Death and engravings capturing The Trial itself – each stroke revealing more about this enigmatic character who once crossed the Styx. Intriguing yet elusive, "Strafford" remains an enigma waiting to be unraveled. Through these fragments from Lucy Percy to Carlisle and beyond, we catch glimpses into a life lived amidst political turmoil and personal sacrifice – leaving us captivated by both triumphs and tragedies that have shaped our collective past.