Title

The defence of Old Wardour Caslte

Caption

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 c1860.

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP07113_010513P

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