Recto: The Downs, Kent. Verso: King Charles II and his two brothers take ship to sail back to England from Holland, accompanied by much ceremony and rejoicing.

Page 45 and 46 of Edward Barlow's journal.

Page 45 (recto): The Downs, Kent.

Page 46 (verso): Twenty ships are mustered to convey King Charles II and his party to England. Barlow describes the embarkation of His Majesty and his two brothers, the Dukes of York and Gloucester, accompanied by much ceremony such as the firing of cannon by all the fleet.

Record Details

Item reference: JOD/4/45-46
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: ITEM
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1660
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London