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Charles II simply survived out of pure spite! #history #art
Charles II simply survived out of pure spite! #history #art
Gilt-bronze bust of King Charles I by French sculptor Hubert Le Sueur. Originally displayed at Palace of Whitehall in London during his reign it was sold around 1650. By mid-18th century recorded at Stourhead #Wiltshire © National Trust / David Cousins #CharlesI #History #Art
Gilt-bronze bust of King Charles I by French sculptor Hubert Le Sueur. Originally displayed at Palace of Whitehall in London during his reign it was sold around 1650. By mid-18th century recorded at Stourhead #Wiltshire © National Trust / David Cousins #CharlesI #History #Art
Two young princes.One locked tower. And a mystery that has haunted history for more than 500 years. In 1483, the young king Edward V and his brother Richard of Shrewsbury were placed inside the Tower of London. At first, people believed the boys were simply being protected while the kingdom prepared for Edward’s coronation. But days turned into weeks… And the princes were never seen again. Soon after, their uncle Richard III took the throne. Were the princes murdered to secure power? Or did something else happen behind the walls of the Tower? More than five centuries later, the fate of the Princes in the Tower remains one of history’s most chilling royal mysteries. What do you think really happened to them? Artwork Credits The Princes in the Tower Artist: John Everett Millais Year: 1878 Movement: Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood #arthistory #historymystery #britishhistory #classicalart #historyexplained
Two young princes.One locked tower. And a mystery that has haunted history for more than 500 years. In 1483, the young king Edward V and his brother Richard of Shrewsbury were placed inside the Tower of London. At first, people believed the boys were simply being protected while the kingdom prepared for Edward’s coronation. But days turned into weeks… And the princes were never seen again. Soon after, their uncle Richard III took the throne. Were the princes murdered to secure power? Or did something else happen behind the walls of the Tower? More than five centuries later, the fate of the Princes in the Tower remains one of history’s most chilling royal mysteries. What do you think really happened to them? Artwork Credits The Princes in the Tower Artist: John Everett Millais Year: 1878 Movement: Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood #arthistory #historymystery #britishhistory #classicalart #historyexplained
The story of Richard Penderel "whom along with his brothers = saved king Charles II after the Battle of Worcester." SHORT VIDEO... Let me introduce you to Richard Penderel, through whose tomb in the churchyard of St Giles-in-the-fields in London "I was able to discover an amazing story from the civil war era." Richard & his Brothers, risked a great deal in spiriting away the man who would later become King Charles II. #historiclives #londonhistory #civilwar #KingCharlesII #stgilesinthefields londonlukelivinghistorypage
The story of Richard Penderel "whom along with his brothers = saved king Charles II after the Battle of Worcester." SHORT VIDEO... Let me introduce you to Richard Penderel, through whose tomb in the churchyard of St Giles-in-the-fields in London "I was able to discover an amazing story from the civil war era." Richard & his Brothers, risked a great deal in spiriting away the man who would later become King Charles II. #historiclives #londonhistory #civilwar #KingCharlesII #stgilesinthefields londonlukelivinghistorypage
William Beckford. #standaretopost #scandalouslondon #williambeckford
William Beckford. #standaretopost #scandalouslondon #williambeckford
This image is based on The Princes in the Tower, painted in 1878 by John Everett Millais, one of the leading artists of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The painting captures one of the most haunting mysteries in English history, brought to life here in a more realistic, almost cinematic way. The two boys are believed to be Edward V of England and his younger brother Richard, Duke of York. In 1483, after the death of their father, King Edward IV, the young Edward was set to become king at just 12 years old. Before his coronation could take place, both brothers were placed in the Tower of London, officially for their protection. They were never seen again. Their uncle, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, soon took the throne as King Richard III. What happened to the princes remains one of history’s most debated questions. Many believe they were murdered to secure the crown, though no definitive proof has ever been found. Millais painted this moment not as a historical record, but as an emotional interpretation. The boys are shown together, close and protective of one another. The younger clings slightly to his brother, while both look off into the distance, as if sensing something is wrong. That feeling is what gives the painting its lasting power. By reimagining this scene in a more lifelike, modern way, it becomes even more unsettling. These are no longer distant figures from history. They feel like real children, caught in a moment of uncertainty, on the edge of a fate they could not escape. More than 500 years later, their story is still unresolved. Two young lives, lost in one of England’s darkest royal chapters. #PrincesInTheTower #RichardIII #BritishHistory #HistoricalMystery #PreRaphaelite
This image is based on The Princes in the Tower, painted in 1878 by John Everett Millais, one of the leading artists of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The painting captures one of the most haunting mysteries in English history, brought to life here in a more realistic, almost cinematic way. The two boys are believed to be Edward V of England and his younger brother Richard, Duke of York. In 1483, after the death of their father, King Edward IV, the young Edward was set to become king at just 12 years old. Before his coronation could take place, both brothers were placed in the Tower of London, officially for their protection. They were never seen again. Their uncle, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, soon took the throne as King Richard III. What happened to the princes remains one of history’s most debated questions. Many believe they were murdered to secure the crown, though no definitive proof has ever been found. Millais painted this moment not as a historical record, but as an emotional interpretation. The boys are shown together, close and protective of one another. The younger clings slightly to his brother, while both look off into the distance, as if sensing something is wrong. That feeling is what gives the painting its lasting power. By reimagining this scene in a more lifelike, modern way, it becomes even more unsettling. These are no longer distant figures from history. They feel like real children, caught in a moment of uncertainty, on the edge of a fate they could not escape. More than 500 years later, their story is still unresolved. Two young lives, lost in one of England’s darkest royal chapters. #PrincesInTheTower #RichardIII #BritishHistory #HistoricalMystery #PreRaphaelite
🤴 One of the founding fathers of British Art, William Dobson is recorded as being baptised on this day, the 4th of March, in London in 1611. He would go on to replace Anthony Van dyke as Charles the first favorite portrait painter during the final years of his reign besieged in the city of Oxford. The fall of King Charles I as well as Cromwell's punitive reign and control of the arts would bring an early end to Dobson's promising career. He died in poverty and obscurity aged only 35. #art #arthistory #civilwar #williamdobson #oxford
🤴 One of the founding fathers of British Art, William Dobson is recorded as being baptised on this day, the 4th of March, in London in 1611. He would go on to replace Anthony Van dyke as Charles the first favorite portrait painter during the final years of his reign besieged in the city of Oxford. The fall of King Charles I as well as Cromwell's punitive reign and control of the arts would bring an early end to Dobson's promising career. He died in poverty and obscurity aged only 35. #art #arthistory #civilwar #williamdobson #oxford
Charles I Becomes King (1625) Ascending the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland, Charles I inherited deep political and religious tensions. His reign would end in civil war, regicide, and the temporary overthrow of the monarchy. #BritishHistory #Stuarts #NewWaveHistory
Charles I Becomes King (1625) Ascending the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland, Charles I inherited deep political and religious tensions. His reign would end in civil war, regicide, and the temporary overthrow of the monarchy. #BritishHistory #Stuarts #NewWaveHistory
“THE FALL OF Charles I of England” Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658) was an English military and political leader who rose to power during the English Civil War. He commanded the Parliamentarian forces against King Charles I of England and played a key role in the king’s defeat and execution in 1649. After the monarchy was abolished, England became the Commonwealth of England. Cromwell later ruled the country as Lord Protector, effectively acting as the head of state from 1653 until his death in 1658. His rule remains highly controversial—praised by some for defending Parliament, but criticized for his harsh military campaigns, especially in Ireland. #OliverCromwell #EnglishCivilWar #BritishHistory #DarkHistory #HistoryUncovered
“THE FALL OF Charles I of England” Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658) was an English military and political leader who rose to power during the English Civil War. He commanded the Parliamentarian forces against King Charles I of England and played a key role in the king’s defeat and execution in 1649. After the monarchy was abolished, England became the Commonwealth of England. Cromwell later ruled the country as Lord Protector, effectively acting as the head of state from 1653 until his death in 1658. His rule remains highly controversial—praised by some for defending Parliament, but criticized for his harsh military campaigns, especially in Ireland. #OliverCromwell #EnglishCivilWar #BritishHistory #DarkHistory #HistoryUncovered
Discover Cromwell's head's journey! #History #Cromwell #Bizarre
Discover Cromwell's head's journey! #History #Cromwell #Bizarre
How did Hogarth’s ‘The March of the Guards to Finchley’ end up at the Foundling Museum? ⁠ ⁠ Historian Jacqueline Riding (@jacriding) reveals it was all down to a lottery! ⁠ ⁠ 🎨 See the painting on display in our Foyle Committee Room Gallery
How did Hogarth’s ‘The March of the Guards to Finchley’ end up at the Foundling Museum? ⁠ ⁠ Historian Jacqueline Riding (@jacriding) reveals it was all down to a lottery! ⁠ ⁠ 🎨 See the painting on display in our Foyle Committee Room Gallery
Discover history's bizarre tales! #Cromwell #HistoryMysteries #Legacy
Discover history's bizarre tales! #Cromwell #HistoryMysteries #Legacy
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