Date:1664
Description:By the Stuart period (1603 to 1714) charters had become very elaborate. The charter has been ‘illuminated’ – this is where the text is adorned with decorative elements such as intricate borders, miniature illustrations, and decorated initials. The borders and image of King Charles II as shown here had been printed using an etching plate. The same imagery will appear on many other charters and other official documents released by the monarch. Digitisation project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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The charter is very long and is written on two and half large pieces of parchment bound along one edge. ...
By the Stuart period (1603 to 1714) charters had become very elaborate. The charter has been ‘illuminated’ ...
The charter is read from the back page forwards, this is the middle sheet. Digitisation project ...
This is the final page of the charter which is read from the back page forwards, this is the top sheet. ...
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Image courtesy of: Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Donor ref:Nm.2016.2 (R) (22/49645)
Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme
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