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1648 Collection (#9)

In the year 1648, Pontefract Castle stood tall in Yorkshire, a testament to its rich history

Background image1648 Collection: Arrest of Councillor Broussel 26 August 26 August 1648 Jean-Paul Laurens 1838-1921

Arrest of Councillor Broussel 26 August 26 August 1648 Jean-Paul Laurens 1838-1921, French Academic painter. Pierre Broussel member of Paris Parlement (c1575-1654) arrested by Mazarin

Background image1648 Collection: Bear Garden, Southwark, London in 1648, showing it after third rebuild. By this time plays

Bear Garden, Southwark, London in 1648, showing it after third rebuild. By this time plays and prize-fighting had been added to the original entertainment of Bear Baiting

Background image1648 Collection: Battle on Charles Bridge in Prague in 1648, ending the Thirty Years War. Picture

Battle on Charles Bridge in Prague in 1648, ending the Thirty Years War. Picture and installation created for the Prague exhibition of 1891

Background image1648 Collection: Newark Castle, in Newark, in the English county of Nottinghamshire was founded in

Newark Castle, in Newark, in the English county of Nottinghamshire was founded in the mid 12th century by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln. The castle was slighted in 1648 and left derelict

Background image1648 Collection: House of Bradshaw, at Walton-Upon-Thames, President at the Trial of Charles I. January 30, 1648-9

House of Bradshaw, at Walton-Upon-Thames, President at the Trial of Charles I. January 30, 1648-9
HOUSE OF BRADSHAW, AT WALTON-UPON-THAMES, PRESIDENT AT THE TRIAL OF CHARLES I. JANUARY 30, 1648-9. UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Background image1648 Collection: Brazil

Brazil. Colonial America (1648). Battle of Guararapes, happened between Portuguese and Dutch troops for the control of

Background image1648 Collection: Henry Burton - 3

Henry Burton - 3
HENRY BURTON - Dissenting minister, rector of St Matthews, Friday St. London : pilloried, his ears cut off, exiled to Guernsey for his outspoken preaching. Date: 1578 - 1648

Background image1648 Collection: Henry Burton - 2

Henry Burton - 2
HENRY BURTON - Dissenting minister, rector of St Matthews, Friday St. London : pilloried, his ears cut off, exiled to Guernsey for his outspoken preaching. Date: 1578 - 1648

Background image1648 Collection: Henry Burton - 1

Henry Burton - 1
HENRY BURTON - Dissenting minister, rector of St Matthews, Friday St. London : pilloried, his ears cut off, exiled to Guernsey for his outspoken preaching. Date: 1578 - 1648

Background image1648 Collection: John Dk Buckinghamshire

John Dk Buckinghamshire
JOHN SHEFFIELD, first duke of BUCKINGHAMSHIRE statesman and poet Date: 1648 - 1721

Background image1648 Collection: FERDINAND III (1608-1657). King of Hungary, 1625-1657 and Holy Roman Emperor, 1637-1657

FERDINAND III (1608-1657). King of Hungary, 1625-1657 and Holy Roman Emperor, 1637-1657. Copper engraving, 1648

Background image1648 Collection: NEW AMSTERDAM, c1648. A view of New Amsterdam, c1648, after a Dutch engraving of c1656

NEW AMSTERDAM, c1648. A view of New Amsterdam, c1648, after a Dutch engraving of c1656

Background image1648 Collection: TREATY OF MUNSTER, 1648. Conference held by the Catholic powers of the Thirty Years War

TREATY OF MUNSTER, 1648. Conference held by the Catholic powers of the Thirty Years War, principally Spain and the German States, at M├╝nster, Germany

Background image1648 Collection: KING DOM GARCIA II (1641-1661). A descendant of the first Congo king to adopt Catholicism

KING DOM GARCIA II (1641-1661). A descendant of the first Congo king to adopt Catholicism. Dom Garcia receiving a delegation of Capuchin monks in 1648

Background image1648 Collection: GREAT BRITAIN: PARLIAMENT. The House of Commons in 1648. Contemporary engraving

GREAT BRITAIN: PARLIAMENT. The House of Commons in 1648. Contemporary engraving

Background image1648 Collection: ROBERT HERRICK (1591-1674). English lyric poet. Line engraving, 1822

ROBERT HERRICK (1591-1674). English lyric poet. Line engraving, 1822, after the frontispiece to Herricks Hesperides, 1648

Background image1648 Collection: Pierre Broussel

Pierre Broussel
PIERRE BROUSSEL - French statesman, councillor of the Paris Parlement, who opposed Mazarins fiscal policy, for which he was arrested, leading to the Fronde popular rising. Date: FLOURISHED 1648

Background image1648 Collection: Samuel Bourn

Samuel Bourn
SAMUEL BOURN Dissenting divine Date: 1648 - 1719

Background image1648 Collection: Sir Charles Lucas

Sir Charles Lucas
SIR CHARLES LUCAS military commander with the Royalist forces during the English Civil War Date: ? - 1648

Background image1648 Collection: St Jose Calasanz

St Jose Calasanz
JOSE CALASANZ Y GASTON Spanish saint, founder of the order of Scholarum Piarum, also known as Scolopi : he devoted himself to the care of abandoned children in Rome Date: 1556 - 1648

Background image1648 Collection: Herbert of Cherbury, English philosopher

Herbert of Cherbury, English philosopher
Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury (1583-1648), English diplomat, poet and philosopher. Herbert was born at Wroxeter in Shropshire, eastern England

Background image1648 Collection: Guarana plant (Paullina cupana), artwork

Guarana plant (Paullina cupana), artwork. Engraving from " Historia Naturalis Brasilae", Willem Piso (Amsterdam, 1648)

Background image1648 Collection: POTTER: HORSES, 1649. Horses In a Field. Painting by Paul Potter

POTTER: HORSES, 1649. Horses In a Field. Painting by Paul Potter

Background image1648 Collection: PUSA2A-00071

PUSA2A-00071
Peter Stuyvesant at Fort Orange ( now Albany), New Netherland, 1648. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background image1648 Collection: Traditional preacher vs radical

Traditional preacher vs radical
Woodcut from a 17th century tract, " A Glasse for the Times, by which according to the Scriptures, you may clearly behold the true Ministers of Christ

Background image1648 Collection: Paris Barricade C17

Paris Barricade C17
The Parisians passion for building barricades dates from long before the Revolution : this barricade at the Porte Saint-Antoine is shown in a print of 1648

Background image1648 Collection: Prince of Wales Squadron

Prince of Wales Squadron
The Prince of Wales naval squadron, including the ships The Swallow and Prince Charles

Background image1648 Collection: Science / Pascal

Science / Pascal
Blaise Pascal (1623 - 1662), French scientist and philosopher. Measuring atmospheric pressure on the tower of Saint-Jacques-la- Boucherie, Paris

Background image1648 Collection: Wars of the Fronde

Wars of the Fronde
WARS OF THE FRONDE From the Bastille " La Grande Mademoiselle" Madame de Montpensier orders the young Le Conde to load the cannons aimed at the royalists

Background image1648 Collection: Greek Woman

Greek Woman
A Greek lady of the 17th century

Background image1648 Collection: Turkish Princess

Turkish Princess
A Turkish princess of the 17th century

Background image1648 Collection: Persian Lady C17

Persian Lady C17
A Persian lady of the 17th century

Background image1648 Collection: Inca In-Fighting 1648

Inca In-Fighting 1648
In-fighting between the native Peruvians who oppose the Spaniards and those who do not

Background image1648 Collection: Marin Mersenne / Mag Pitto

Marin Mersenne / Mag Pitto
MARIN MERSENNE French mathematician and monk

Background image1648 Collection: LA Fronde / Mole Menaced

LA Fronde / Mole Menaced
La Fronde - Mathieu Mole menaced by the Paris crowd

Background image1648 Collection: Civil War / Prides Purge

Civil War / Prides Purge
Colonel Prides purge of the Members unsupporting of the army from the House of Commons

Background image1648 Collection: Christian Iv / Danish Roya

Christian Iv / Danish Roya
CHRISTIAN IV King of Denmark and Norway (1588-1648)

Background image1648 Collection: Mirandola / De Brij / 1648

Mirandola / De Brij / 1648
PICO DELLA MIRANDOLA Italian humanist and leading scholar of Italian Renaissance

Background image1648 Collection: Thos. Marquis Wharton

Thos. Marquis Wharton
THOMAS marquis of WHARTON statesman

Background image1648 Collection: Ralph Thoresby

Ralph Thoresby
RALPH THORESBY merchant and antiquary with his autograph

Background image1648 Collection: Events / France / Fronde

Events / France / Fronde
Parisiens attend a meeting against Mazarin during the Fronde

Background image1648 Collection: Events / France / 1648 Frond

Events / France / 1648 Frond
The Fronde - Battle of Faubourg St. Antoine

Background image1648 Collection: Trial of King Charles I

Trial of King Charles I
The trial of King Charles I



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In the year 1648, Pontefract Castle stood tall in Yorkshire, a testament to its rich history. The intricate wood carvings by Grinling Gibbons and the writings of John Evelyn adorned its walls, showcasing the artistic brilliance of the era. Meanwhile, David Hollaz emerged as a prominent churchman, spreading his teachings far and wide. His words resonated with many seeking spiritual guidance during these turbulent times. Across the Atlantic Ocean, South American camelids roamed freely in their native land. These unique creatures fascinated explorers who ventured into uncharted territories during the 17th century. Back in Europe, Charles I found himself at trial amidst political turmoil. The events that unfolded would shape not only his fate but also the course of history for years to come. Amidst all this chaos, one name echoed through time - Jeffreys (1648-1689). This enigmatic figure left an indelible mark on society with his actions and decisions that would be remembered long after he was gone. The cavalry played a crucial role in the Thirty Years War as they fought valiantly on battlefields across Europe. Their bravery and skill were unmatched as they faced countless challenges head-on. Wladyslaw IV ruled over Poland during this period when Prague was taken during the Thirty Years War. These historical events reshaped borders and alliances throughout Europe forever altering its geopolitical landscape. Finally, after much bloodshed and negotiations, peace prevailed with the signing of the Peace Treaty in Westphalia (1648). It marked a turning point for nations involved in conflict as they sought to rebuild what had been lost. To celebrate this newfound harmony, Amsterdam hosted a grand banquet for its civic guard. The event showcased opulence and unity among citizens who rejoiced at finally finding respite from war's ravages.