The defence of Old Wardour Caslte, Wiltshire
The defence of Old Wardour Caslte, Wiltshire, during the English Civil War. A Royalist musketeer was mortally wounded by his brother who was fighting on the Parliamentary side. Blanche, Lady Arundell, born Blanche Somerset (1583-1649), directing the six day defence of the Castle in 1643 while her husband was away. Engraving circa 1860
Picture No
13902023
Media ID
48387076
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3500px x 2599px
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Credit
World History Archive / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
World History Archive






























