Chester Pageant re-enactment
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Chester Pageant re-enactment
An exciting incident during the Chester Pageant of 1910. As King James I passes a pillory, a puritan shouts " clear your Court of Painted Jezebels". The beggar alongside shouts " long live our Solomon". Showing two men in the stocks, surrounded by soldiers and others. Date: 1910
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Chester Enactment Exciting Incident Matania Pageant Pillory Puritan Puritans Reenactment Stocks
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1. Title: A Stirring Incident at the Chester Pageant of 1910: A Puritan's Defiance Amidst the Majesty of King James I 2. In this evocative photograph from the Chester Pageant of 1910, taken by renowned illustrator Matania, we witness an electrifying moment as King James I, resplendent in his regal attire, passes by a pillory, surrounded by a throng of onlookers. The atmosphere is thick with history and intrigue as the pageant reenacts the tumultuous relationship between the monarchy and the Puritans. 3. Amidst the crowd, a fiery Puritan, his face contorted with passion, shouts, "Clear your Court of Painted Jezebels!" His words, a veiled criticism of the monarchy's perceived indulgence in frivolity and moral decay, hang heavy in the air. The tension between the Puritans and the monarchy was a significant aspect of English history, and this moment encapsulates the simmering discontent that would eventually lead to the English Civil War. 4. Nearby, in the stocks, two hapless men endure the public humiliation, their heads bowed in submission. One of them, a beggar, offers a defiant cry, "Long live our Solomon!" His words, a reference to the biblical king known for his wisdom and justice, serve as a reminder of the ideals that the Puritans held dear. 5. Surrounding the scene are soldiers, their stern faces betraying no emotion, maintaining order amidst the chaos. The pageant, a grand spectacle of history and drama, comes alive as the past is brought to vivid life before our very eyes. This photograph is a testament to the power of historical reenactments to transport us to another time and place, allowing us to witness the passion and drama that shaped our world.
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