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First English Civil War: Siege of Lathom House, 1644
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First English Civil War: Siege of Lathom House, 1644
Royalist stronghold Lathom House in Lancashire defies Parlimentarian pressure and raises the royal standard. The ensuing siege lasted three months, but was eventually lifted. Is that Charlotte Stanley, Countess of Derby, lashing the royal standard to the battlements of the Eagle Tower? Date: 1644
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Cannon Cavaliers Charlotte Countess Defence Defences Defiance Defies Derby Eagle Fortification Fortifications Heroic Lancashire Preparation Royalist Standard Stanley Stronghold Weapon Weaponry Parlimentarian
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This evocative image captures the defiant spirit of the Royalists during the Siege of Lathom House in 1643, as depicted in this historic print from Mary Evans Prints Online. The stronghold of Lathom House in Lancashire, a symbol of Royalist resistance in the First English Civil War, stands proudly against Parliamentarian pressure. At its helm is Charlotte Stanley, Countess of Derby, a woman of great courage and determination. Dressed in the fashion of the day, she bravely lashes the royal standard to the battlements of the Eagle Tower, signaling her unwavering loyalty to the crown. The print reveals the intricate details of the military preparations during the siege, with soldiers readying their weapons and manning the fortifications. The towering Eagle Tower, a formidable structure, looms over the scene, its cannon poised to defend against the Parliamentarian advance. The countess, dressed in a richly decorated gown and wearing a helmet adorned with plumes, embodies the heroic spirit of the Cavaliers. Her family's legacy of defiance against the Parliamentarians is on full display, as she raises the royal standard high. The Siege of Lathom House lasted three months, but the Royalists' resolve never wavered. This print is a testament to their unyielding spirit and the indomitable nature of those who fought to defend their beliefs during the tumultuous period of the English Civil War.
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