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The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces... 1648, (1944). Creator: W Keymer
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The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces... 1648, (1944). Creator: W Keymer
The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces Under the Command of General Fairfax, 1648, (1944). Map of the town of Colchester in Essex which was attacked by Parliamentary commander Lord-General Thomas Fairfax. The Royalists resisted for eleven weeks but eventually surrendered. From " Battlefields in Britain, by C. V. Wedgwood. [Collins, London, 1944]
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Britain In Pictures C V Wedgwood Cicely Veronica Cicely Veronica Wedgwood City Walls Civil War Colchester Collins Dame Cicely Veronica Wedgwood English Civil War English Civil Wars Essex First English Civil War Garrison Siege Social History Thomas Fairfax Town Wall Veronica Veronica Wedgwood Walled City Walled Town Walls Wedgwood William Collins William Collins And Sons William Collins Sons River Colne
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This print showcases "The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces. . . 1648" as depicted by W Keymer in 1944. The image transports us back to a significant moment in history, during the English Civil War. It portrays a map of Colchester, a town located in Essex, England, which became the target of an attack led by Lord-General Thomas Fairfax and his Parliamentary forces. The composition highlights the city's strategic position along the River Colne, with its imposing walls encircling the town. These sturdy fortifications symbolize both protection and resistance against enemy forces. The vibrant colors used in this print bring life to an event that unfolded centuries ago. As we delve into this historical narrative, we learn that despite valiant efforts from Royalist defenders who held out for eleven weeks, they eventually succumbed to Fairfax's relentless siege tactics. This pivotal moment marked a turning point in the first English Civil War. Through this print, we gain insight into not only military strategy but also social history and geographical features of seventeenth-century Britain. It is worth noting that this artwork was featured in C. V Wedgwood's book "Battlefields in Britain" published by Collins London in 1944. "The Siege of Colchester" serves as a reminder of our nation's turbulent past while honoring those who fought bravely during times of conflict.
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