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Fine Art Print : Spanish attack on Penzance, Newlyn and Mousehole, West Cornwall, 23 July 1595
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Spanish attack on Penzance, Newlyn and Mousehole, West Cornwall, 23 July 1595
Spanish attack on Penzance, Newlyn and Mousehole, West Cornwall, 23 July 1595. Supplies were seized, buildings raided and burned, and a mass was held, before the men sailed off and engaged with a squadron of Dutch ships. Date: 1595
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1590s 1595 Attack Invasion Moon Mousehole Newlyn Penzance Raid Raiding Supplies
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic work "Spanish Attack on Penzance, Newlyn and Mousehole, West Cornwall, 23 July 1595" by Terry Parker from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports you to the turbulent waters of the English Channel as Spanish forces launch a surprise attack on the coastal towns of Penzance, Newlyn, and Mousehole in West Cornwall. Witness the chaos of the raid, as supplies are seized, buildings are raided and burned, and a mass is held. Add this historical masterpiece to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 56.4cm x 42cm (22.2" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the chaos and fear that gripped the quaint fishing villages of Penzance, Newlyn, and Mousehole in West Cornwall, England, on the night of July 23, 1595. The Spanish Armada, a formidable fleet of ships dispatched by King Philip II of Spain with the intention of invading England, had reached the English southwest coast. In the dead of night, the villagers were awakened by the sight of Spanish ships appearing on the horizon, their sails silhouetted against the moonlit sky. The Spanish soldiers stormed ashore, raiding and burning buildings, and seizing valuable supplies. The villagers, caught off guard, were unable to mount an effective defense. The smoke and flames from the burning buildings illuminated the night sky, casting long, ominous shadows on the beach. Despite the initial shock and devastation, the Spanish did not stay long. They quickly set sail and engaged with a squadron of Dutch ships that had arrived to aid the English. The Spanish were ultimately repelled, but the memory of the attack remained etched in the minds of the villagers for generations to come. This haunting image, captured by the skilled lens of Terry Parker, transports us back to that fateful night in 1595. The dark, moody tones and the eerie stillness of the scene convey the sense of unease and uncertainty that must have gripped the villagers as they watched the Spanish ships approach. The image is a poignant reminder of the turbulent history of the English coastline and the threats that once loomed large on the horizon.
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