3708193 Bradshaw\'s Defence of Manchester AD 1642, 1893 (pigment, varnish, gum & wax on canvas) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 146x317 cm; Manchester Town Hall, Manchester, UK; (add.info.: From The Manchester Murals, 1879-93 During the English Civil War, Manchester was besieged by Royalist troops under the command of Lord Strange. It was, however, John Rosworm, not John Bradshaw as depicted, who defended the town.); by Manchester Art Gallery ; English, out of copyright.