Commonwealth Of England Collection

The Vindication of Christmas, 1653 (woodcut and letterpress)
XJF488981 The Vindication of Christmas, 1653 (woodcut and letterpress) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oliver Cromwell
2911205 Oliver Cromwell; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell (1599 - 1658) dismissed the Rump Parliament of England on 20 April 1653, by force

Illustration by Gustave Dore for the 1866 edition of John Milton's Paradise Lost - Satan resting on the mountain
5309207 Illustration by Gustave Dore for the 1866 edition of John Milton's Paradise Lost - Satan resting on the mountain; (add.info)

Porcelain, slip-cast figure of John Milton
3520429 Porcelain, slip-cast figure of John Milton; (add.info.: Porcelain, slip-cast painted in enamels and gilded, figure of John Milton (1608-1674) English poet, polemicist, man of letters

Great Seal of the Commonwealth, 1650
3782560 Great Seal of the Commonwealth, 1650; (add.info.: Great Seal of the Commonwealth, 1650. Cassell's History of England, vol. III, From the Great Rebellion to the Fall of Marlborough, p)

Cromwell leading the storming party at Drogheda, 10th September 1649 (litho)
STC343838 Cromwell leading the storming party at Drogheda, 10th September 1649 (litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Title Page for King Charls his Starre: Or, Astrologie defined
488986 Title Page for King Charls his Starre: Or, Astrologie defined and defended by Scripture, &c. published 1654 (letterpress) by English School

Title Page for Women Will Have their Will: or Give Christmas his Due
488985 Title Page for Women Will Have their Will: or Give Christmas his Due, published 1648 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); British Museum, London

Cromwell and Milton (litho)
STC415946 Cromwell and Milton (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) and John Milton (1608-1674); ); The Stapleton Collection; English

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373656 Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Lucy, Charles (1814-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr. Oliver Cromwell visits Mr. John Milton, illustration from The Church of England
STC393398 Mr. Oliver Cromwell visits Mr. John Milton, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

John Lambert preventing the Rump Parliament from sitting, 1659 (engraving)
3647532 John Lambert preventing the Rump Parliament from sitting, 1659 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

How General Blake fought Naval Battles (litho)
STC335848 How General Blake fought Naval Battles (litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Blake (1599-1657)

Robert Blake (engraving)
961506 Robert Blake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Blake (1598-1657)

Oliver Cromwell (1599 -1658), English military and political leader. He served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 until his death

General at Sea Robert Blake, 1598 - 1657. Naval commander of the Commonwealth of England. From British History in Periods, published 1904

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The Commonwealth of England, a significant period in history marked by various events and influential figures. From the Vindication of Christmas to the Great Seal of the Commonwealth, this era left an indelible mark on British society. One cannot discuss the Commonwealth without mentioning Oliver Cromwell, a central figure who played a pivotal role in shaping its course. Whether it was leading storming parties at Drogheda or mourning his funeral procession depicted in The New Popular Educator, Cromwell's impact was undeniable. Artistic expressions also captured the essence of this time. Woodcuts and letterpresses like The Vindication of Christmas, 1653 showcased societal debates surrounding traditions during this era. Similarly, lithographs such as Title Page for King Charls his Starre: Or Astrologie defined and Women Will Have their Will: or Give Christmas his Due reflected cultural sentiments and beliefs. Cromwell's influence extended beyond military conquests; he engaged with prominent intellectuals like John Milton as illustrated in Mr. Oliver Cromwell visits Mr. John Milton from The Church of England publication. This interaction highlighted the intellectual climate that flourished during this period. Political upheaval was another defining aspect of the Commonwealth era. Engravings depicting John Lambert preventing the Rump Parliament from sitting in 1659 exemplify these turbulent times when power struggles were rampant. Naval battles also took center stage during this era with General Blake at helm as shown in How General Blake fought Naval Battles lithograph. These conflicts demonstrated England's maritime prowess and its significance on a global scale. In summary, the Commonwealth of England encompassed diverse elements ranging from religious debates over celebrations to political turmoil and military triumphs led by figures like Oliver Cromwell and General Blake. Through woodcuts, letterpresses, engravings, and lithographs capturing key moments such as funerals or historic meetings between influential individuals like Cromwell and Milton - all contribute to our understanding of this fascinating period in British history.