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• Bristol (England) -- History -- Siege, 1643 -- Early works to 1800

• The church of Christ in Bristol recovering her vail out of the hands of them that have smitten and wounded her, and taken it away. Being, a just and necessary vindication, from a false and scandalous imputation cast upon her by Dennis Hollister, formerly a member of her, but now an apostate from, and an opposer of those waies, truths, and people, which once he seemed zealous for. As appears by a late pamphlet put forth by him, called, The skirts of the whore discovered. With some particular words, from some particular persons whom he hath by name abused and reproached. Likewise a word by Thomas Ewen, unto what concerns him in the said pamphlet, and also to the later part of another book, called, Satan enthroned in his chair of pestilence. (London : printed for Thomas Brewster, at the three Bibles at the West-end of Pauls, 1657), by Robert Purnell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Bristoll the 19th of April, 1682 (London : [printed for John Moderation, MDCLXXXII. [1682]]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The copy of a letter sent from Bristoll: vvherein is set down the true relation of the great victory obtained by Sir William Wallar, against the Welch forces, under the command of the L. Herbert. With the number of prisoners taken by him, and other materiall observations. As also, a catalogue of the names and qualities of such commanders as were taken in that bataille. Together, with the names of the conspirators against the citie of Bristoll, with their vocations and habitations; as it is appointed to be published by the councell of war in Bristoll, and the names of that councell therunto annexed. From a true hand in this city, who presented it to the committee of Lords & Com. Apri. 3 at Haberdashers Hall. ([London] : Aprill 4. Printed for R.D., 1643), by T. W. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The grand juries address and presentments to the mayor and aldermen of the city of Bristol, &c. Com. civit. Bristol. To the Right Worshipful Sir Richard Hart Knight, mayor of the said city, and the right worshipful and worshipful the aldermen of the same, His Majesties justices of the peace, of, and for this city, and the county of the same, now assembled in their general quarter sessions of the peace, begun and held the 12th day of April instant, and by several adjournments continued to this 26th day of the same month, anno Dom. 1681. (Edinburgh : re-printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson, printer to the kings most excellent majesty, Anno Dom. 1681), by Bristol (England). Grand Jury (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Grand-jurors of the City of Bristoll, their address to the general sessions of the peace there assembled wherein are shewed their reasons for the putting the laws in due execution against the phanaticks and papists. And likewise shewing the fears and jealousies that they are daily in, if the same be neglected. Humbly offered to consideration. ([London? : s.n.], Printed with allowance, 1675), by Bristol (England). Grand Jury (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Letter sent to the Right Worshipfull, William Lenthall Esquire, speaker in the Commons House of Parliament, from the major of Bristoll and others, whose names are hereunto subscribed. Intimating the free benevolence of the city of Bristoll, for the relief of the Protestants in Ireland. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Elsynge Cler. Parl. D. Com. (London : Printed for Edw. Husbands, and are to be sold at his shop in the middle Temple, May 5. 1643), by Richard Aldworth and England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Reasons for chusing Sir Robert Atkins and Sir John Knight, Parliament-men for the city of Bristol. ([Bristol? : s.n., 1681]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The oath of a burgess. Civitas Bristol. You shall be good and true unto our Soveraign Lord King Charles, and to the heirs and successors of the said King, and to the lieutenant, master maior of this city of Bristol; and to the ministers of the same, ... ([Bristol : s.n., 1672]), by Bristol (England) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Sir, I presume you began to wonder I did not sooner endeavour to satisfy you and other good men by a personal and particular answer to those many libels wherein we have lately been entertained ... to the right worshipful Sir Thomas Earle knight, mayor of the city of Bristol, and the right worshipful and worshipful the aldermen, His Majestie's justices of the peace for this city and county in their general quarter-sessions of the peace now assembled. ([London] : Printed for W.C. and sold by W. Davis, [1682]), by England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (Bristol) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The conclusion of Lieuten: Generall Cromwells letter to the House of Commons, concerning the taking of Bristoll which was contained in the originall, (signed by himselfe) but omitted in the printed copy, which is authorized by the House of Commons, (though there was a whole page left blanke in that sheete): whereby the world may know, how both truth it selfe, and that worthy gentleman are wronged (as well as other men) either by the printer or some others. ([London : s.n., 1645]), by Oliver Cromwell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The brave boys of Bristol. Bristol boys come side with me, for I do here declare, such bonny lads you seldom see, none with them may compare ([London] : Printed for J. Deacon, at the Angel in Guiltspur-street, [ca. 1682]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Eben Ezer, as a thankefull remembrance of Gods great goodnesse unto the city of Bristoll in preserving them from the forces of Prince Rupert without, and a treacherous plot within, to betray the city to them the seventh day of March 1642. / T.P. dedicates this. (Printed at London : for Michael Sparke senior, 1643), by T. P. and Thomas Philipot (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true relation of the taking of Bristoll containing the several circumstances thereof as it was sent in a letter by an eye-witnesse to the Governor at Oxford, Iuly 30. Together with his Excellencies propositions to both Houses of Parliament, August the 1. (Oxford : Printed by Leonard Leichfield, 1643) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Mr. Peters report from Bristol, made to the House of Commons, from Sir Thomas Fairfax. The articles treated on for the surrender of Bristoll, with the castle and forts, on Tuesday last; and with what ordnance, cullers, and armes. As also Ruperts propositions, in the behalfe of the bishops, prebends, and queristers there. And the particulars of Sir Thomas Fairfaxes proceedings since the siege; against the false rumours of malignants. Together with some intercepted letters from Rupert, and others. Commanded to be printed, and published according to order. (London, : Printed for Jane Coe., 1645), by Hugh Peters (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true and full relation of the prosecution, arraignment, tryall, and condemnation of Nathaniel Fiennes, late colonell and governor of the city and castle of Bristoll, before a councell of war held at Saint Albans during nine dayes space, in December, 1643. Touching his cowardly and traytorly surrendering of this city and castle, with all the canon, ammunition, arms, magazines, prisoners and colours therein to the enemy, in lesse then three whole dayes siege, before any outwork taken, or the least battery or assault agains the city or castle walls; to the ineffable losse, danger and prejudice of the whole kingdom. Set forth at the earnest desire of many persons of quality, to vindicate the verity of this much disguised action, prosecution, tryall, sentence, and some subsequent proceedings; ... / By William Prynne and Clement Walker, Esqs; (London, : Printed for Michael Sparke, senior, at the signe of the Blew Bible in Green-arbour., 1644), by William Prynne and Clement Walker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true relation of the storming Bristoll, and the taking the town, castle, forts, ordnance, ammunition and arms, by Sir Thomas Fairfax's army, on Thursday the 11. of this instant Septemb. 1645. Together with severall articles between Prince Rupert, and Generall Fairfax, before the delivering up of the castle. Sent in severall letters to the Honorable William Lenthall Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, and read in the said House. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this relation with the articles, beforthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. (London, : Printed for Edward Husband, printer to the Honorable House of Commons, Sept. 13. 1645), by John Rushworth, Prince Rupert, Thomas Fairfax Fairfax, and England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Lieut: Generall Cromwells letter to the House of Commons, of all the particulars of taking the city of Bristoll; and the manner of P: Ruperts marching to Oxford. Together with two orders; the one, for a day of thanksgiving in all parts of the kingdom within the power of the Parliament. And the other, for a collection for a distressed and plundered party in the said city of Bristoll. / Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter and orders be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. (London : Printed for Edward Husband, printer to the Honorable House of Commons, Sept. 18. 1645), by Oliver Cromwell and England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An exact relation of Prince Rupert his marching out of Bristoll, the 11. of this instant Septemb. 1645. according to articles of agreement made betweene him and the Right Honourable, Sir Thomas Fairfax. With the manner how, and the place whither he is to goe, as how farre the Generall himselfe accompanied him, the number of his forces both horse and foot, of his wagons, and other particulars. Also what ordnance, arms, ammunition, and all other provisions which Sir Thomas found in the city, forts, and castle, fully exprest. Published by authority. (London, : Printed for Iohn Wright at the Kings head in the old Bayley., 18. Sept. 1645) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Iehovah iireh: or, Gods providence in delivering the godly. Opened in two sermons in the citie of Bristoll, on the day of publike thanksgiving in that citie, March 14. 1642. For the deliverance of that citie from the invasion without, and the plot of malignants within the city, intended to have been acted the Tuesday night before. With a short narration of that bloody and abominable plot. Preached by Iohn Tombes, B.D. It is this two and twentieth day of Aprill, Anno Dom. 1643. ordered by the Committee of the House of Commons in Parliament concerning printing, that this booke intituled, Johovah Jireh, or Gods providence in delivering the godly, be printed. John White. (London : Printed by Rich. Cotes, for Michael Sparkes Senior, 1643), by John Tombes and England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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• The Little Red Book of Bristol (2 volumes; Bristol: W. Crofton Hemmons; London: H. Sotheran and Co., 1900), ed. by Francis B. Bickley (Volume I: multiple formats at archive.org)
• Bristol (Longmans, Green, and co., 1887), by William Hunt (page images at HathiTrust)
• Bristol, a historical and topographical account of the city (Methuen and co., 1906), by Alfred Harvey (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Bristol memoranda (J. W. Arrowsmith, 1908), by T. W. Williams (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The annals of Bristol in the seventeenth century. (William George's sons, 1900), by John Latimer (page images at HathiTrust)
• The annals of Bristol in the eighteenth century (Printed for the author [by Butler & Tanner], 1893), by John Latimer (page images at HathiTrust)
• The annals of Bristol in the nineteenth century. (W. & F. Morgan, 1887), by John Latimer (page images at HathiTrust)
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• The Little red book of Bristol. (W.C. Hemmons; [etc., etc.], 1900), by Bristol (England) and Francis Bridges Bickley (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
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• A mirror for the burgesses and commonalty of the city of Bristol, in which is exhibited to their view, a part of the great and many interesting benefactions & endowments, of which the city hath to boast, and for which the corporation are responsible, as the stewards and trustees thereof (J. Baller & Co., 1818), by John Cranidge (page images at HathiTrust)
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• Trials of the persons concerned in the late riots, before Chief Justice Tindal, and Justices Bosanquet and Taunton, which commenced Monday, January 2, and ended Saturday, January 14, 1832, at the Guildhall, in the city of Bristol. (Printed by P. Rose, 1832), by Great Britain. Royal commission for the trial of the prisoners implicated in the Bristol riots (page images at HathiTrust)
• Bristol and its famous associations (J. W. Arrowsmith, 1907), by Stanley Peerman Hutton (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
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• Trial of Charles Pinney, esq. in the Court of King's Bench : on an information, filed by His Majesty's attorney-general, charging him with neglect of duty, in his office as mayor of Bristol, during the riots (Published by Cadel ;, 1833), by Charles Pinney and Great Britain. Court of King's Bench (page images at HathiTrust)
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• A manifesto declaring what George Bishope hath been to the city of Bristoll and the particular persons now in authority therein and what hee hath received from them in recompence occasioned by the late sentence of banishment pronounced upon him by them, 16th, 7th Mon., 1665, and other useages for his conscience to God / by George Bishope. ([England? : s.n.], 1665), by George Bishop (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An account of the proceedings of the Corporation of Bristol in execution of the act of Parliament for the better employing and maintaining the poor of that city (London : Printed by F. Collins ..., 1700), by John Cary (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Case of the election for the city of Bristol ([S.l. : s.n., 1680]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Tvvo petitions of divers free-men of England, inhabitants in the city of Bristoll, and in the adjacent parts.: The one presented to the Honourable House of Commons, upon the 2. of September, 1647. Together with their answer thereunto. The other to his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, at his head-quarters at Kingston. Both signed with many thousand hands. (London : Printed for Giles Calvert, at the black Spread-Eagle, at the West End of Pauls, 1647), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Two letters sent to the Honorable William Lenthall Esq: Speaker of the honourable house of Commons, concerning the seige at Bristoll: and the taking the strong fort, with seven peices of ordnance: also the taking of Sir Bernard Ashley, where was killed Colonell Daniell, and Sir. Rich. Craine deadly wounded. Which letters were appointed to be printed by the honourable William Lenthall Esq; Speaker of the House of Commons. ([London] : Printed by T.W. for Ed. Husband, printer for the Honourable House of Commons, 1645), by William Lenthall (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An answer to Col: Nathaniel Fiennes relation concerning his surrender of the city and castle of Bristol.: ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeere, M.DC.XLIII. [1643]), by Clement Walker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A full declaration of all particulers concerning the march of the forces under Collonell Fiennes to Bristoll, and their carriage upon their enemies approach.: As also a relation of the late bloody abominable conspiracy against the city of Bristoll, as appeareth by the examination of the parties, discovering their plot and intention. Together with sundry letters annexed. With the certaine information, touching the death of Will: Kendall a trooper of Collonel Essex, who was shot by the said Collonel. From a Noble hand. ([London] : Aprill, 18. London: Printed for R.D., 1643), by Noble hand and Hercules Langrish (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A briefe relation, abstracted out of severall letters, of a most hellish, cruell, and bloudy plot against the city of Bristoll,: hatched and contrived by the malignants of the said city, Prince Rupert, George Lord Digby, and their fellow cavalliers, to have massacred, murdered, plundered, and destroyed, not only the well affected in the said city, but all others, that had not the mark of the beast upon them; happily discovered and prevented by the goodnesse and mercy of God, upon Tuesday the 7th this instant March, a few houres before it should have been put in execution. March 13. 1642. Ordered by the House of Commons, that this relation be forthwith printed. H. Elsynge Cler. Parl. D. Com. (London : Printed by Richard Bishop for Lawrence Blaiklock, at the Signe of the Sugar loafe, neere Temple Barre, 1642 [i.e. 1643]), by I. H. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An act for the more frequent preaching of the Gospel,: and better maintenance of the ministers in the City of Bristol. ([London : printed by Edward Husband and John Field, printers to the Parliament of England, 1650]), by England and Wales (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An extraordinary deliverance, from a cruell plot, and bloudy massacre contrived by the malignants in Bristoll, for the delivering up the said city to Prince Rupert and his forces;: but discovered by Gods goodnesse two houres before it should have beene acted, the chiefe conspirators taken, and imprisoned in the castle. Fully and exactly related in a letter from Colonell Fines commander in chiefe there, to the Right Honorable the Lord Say; and three letters more, read at a conference of the Lords and Commons on Tuesday, March 14. 1642. Die Martis, 14 Martii. 1642. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters shall be forthwith printed and published. Io. Browne Cler. Parliamentorum. (London : Printed for I. Wright in the Old Bailey, March 15. 1642 [i.e. 1643]), by Nathaniel Fiennes, E. H., R. A., and Reverend minister now residing in Bristoll (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Colonell Fiennes his reply to a pamphlet entitvled, An answer to Colonell Nathaniel Fiennes relation concerning his surrender of the city and castle of Bristol by Clem. Walker: which said answer is here reprinted verbatim. Ordered to be printed. (London : Printed for Thomas Vnderhill, 1643), by Nathaniel Fiennes and Clement Walker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of His Highness Prince Rupert.: With a narrative of the state and condition of the city and garrison of Bristoll, when his Highnesse Prince Rupert came thither: of the actions there during the siege, of the treaties, and rendition thereof. (London : Printed by Edward Griffin, 1645), by Prince Rupert (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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