'Sanctuary', 1867. Artist: Richard Burchett

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'Sanctuary', 1867. Battle scene from the War of the Roses showing Edward of York pursuing Lancastrians who had sought sanctuary at Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershite.

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Photo credit: © Guildhall Art Gallery (City of London)/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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