2017 is the 350 Anniversary of the Dutch sailing up the River Medway in
Kent (UK) and attacking Charles II's fleet.
The Guildhall Museum
Rochester, together with the Historic Dockyard Chatham will be
commemorating the raid with a series of events from 8 June to 17 June.
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was commissioned to illustrate the raid which took place in 1667, the
illustrations will feature in the event at the Guildhall and become part
of a permanent exhibition of the raid at Upnor Castle.
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Crossing the Chain |
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Capture of the Royal Charles |
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The Dutch arrive at Upnor |
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The Battle on the River |
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Fireships | | | |
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Spragge's Battery |