King Charles II, and his court play "hunting the moth" whilst a surprise attack on the English Fleet by the Dutch Navy was taking place having sailed up the River Thames to where a major part of the English fleet was

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"Illustrated History of England" Published by Cassel Petter & Gal

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Location: London, England
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
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