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Front page of Mercurius Civicus: Londons Intelligencer, February 1643, (1945)
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Front page of Mercurius Civicus: Londons Intelligencer, February 1643, (1945)
Front page of " Mercurius Civicus: Londons Intelligencer", February 1643, (1945). Portraits of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria, with news of the Civil War: Letters intercepted from the King, Queene, L. Digby [George Digby], and Iermin [Henry Jermyn], to the Lord Goring in France. " Bandon-bridge neere Chester taken by Sir Thomas Fairfax. The Irish Rebels joyned with Cardinall Williams in Wales"...The interest which every good subject hath in the actions of the King and Parliament, is sufficient to defend him from the imputation of being a Busie-bodie, in maintaining the Justice of them, That, and my desire not onely to give satisfaction unto my countrymen in the most certaine intelligence that should come to my hands, but also to admonish (especially the City... " Mercurius Civicus: Londons Intelligencer, or, Truth impartially related from thence to the whole Kingdome to prevent mis-information" was a weekly newspaper which supported the Roundhead (Parliamentary) cause. It was published by John Wright and Thomas Bates between 1643 and 1646. From " British Journalists and Newspapers", by Derek Hudson. [Collins, London, 1945]
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The print captures the front page of "Mercurius Civicus: Londons Intelligencer" from February 1643, a significant historical artifact. The image showcases portraits of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria, surrounded by news updates on the ongoing Civil War. The newspaper features intercepted letters exchanged between the King, Queen, Lord Digby, and Henry Jermyn to Lord Goring in France. It reports on various events such as the capture of Bandon-bridge near Chester by Sir Thomas Fairfax and the alliance formed between Irish Rebels and Cardinal Williams in Wales. Published weekly between 1643 and 1646, "Mercurius Civicus: Londons Intelligencer" was a prominent newspaper that supported the Roundhead cause during this turbulent period. Its purpose was to provide accurate information to counteract mis-information prevalent at that time. The publication aimed to defend its readers' interest in understanding the actions of both King and Parliament while maintaining justice. This particular print serves as a valuable historical record shedding light on an important era in British history. Preserved meticulously over centuries, it offers us insights into political dynamics during the English Civil War. With its detailed content and commitment to truthfulness, "Mercurius Civicus: Londons Intelligencer" played a crucial role in informing citizens across England about key developments amidst challenging times.
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