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Charles I demanding Arrest of the Five Members, 1642 (litho)
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Charles I demanding Arrest of the Five Members, 1642 (litho)
7152650 Charles I demanding Arrest of the Five Members, 1642 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I demanding Arrest of the Five Members, 1642. The struggle between Charles I and the parliament came to a head in January 1642, when the king made a rash attempt to seize by force five members of the Commons, a flagrant violation of parliamentary liberty which has been termed " the first trumpet note of civil war." Charles entered the House, and advancing towards the Speakers chair said " I am come to tell you that I must have them, wheresoever I find them." The members, who had been warned, were absent. " Well, " said Charles " since I see all the birds are flown I do expect that as soon as they return, you do send them to me." Illustration for one a set of cards on Historical London, issued by Hignetts Cigarettes in 1926.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 24717268
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history, depicting Charles I demanding the arrest of the Five Members in 1642. The struggle between Charles I and Parliament reached its boiling point when the king attempted to forcefully seize these members of the Commons, an act that was seen as a blatant violation of parliamentary liberty. In this lithograph, we see Charles I entering the House and boldly approaching the Speaker's chair. He declares his intention to apprehend these individuals wherever he finds them, sending shockwaves through the chamber. However, unbeknownst to him, the warned members were absent at that moment. Undeterred by their absence, Charles defiantly states that he expects them to be sent to him as soon as they return. This audacious move by Charles has been referred to as "the first trumpet note of civil war" marking a significant turning point in England's political landscape. The illustration is part of a set of historical London cards issued by Hignetts Cigarettes in 1926. It serves as a reminder of how power struggles can ignite conflict and alter nations' destinies forever. Through this image, we are transported back in time and given insight into one crucial event that ultimately led to civil war and shaped English history for centuries to come.
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