Henry Vi Collection

Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort of Henry VI, (1792). Margaret of Anjou (1429-1482) married Henry VI of England in 1445. The mental instability of Henry meant that Margaret effectively led

The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII
973055 The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII, with their Armorial Bearings and Badges (coloured engraving)

Middleham Castle, Yorkshire (engraving)
3650004 Middleham Castle, Yorkshire (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Middleham Castle, Yorkshire. Henry VI, Part the III, Act III, Scene V)

The Battle of Towton, 29 March 1461, (c1920). The Battle of Towton (1461) took place near Towton in Yorkshire and was one of the bloodiest ever battles fought in Britain

The Descent of Queen Elizabeth II and the crowns of her Royal forbears, Sovereigns of this Realm from William the Conqueror to Charles I (with the exception of Edward V

Margaret of Anjou, Queen of King Henry VI of England (aquatint)
3638206 Margaret of Anjou, Queen of King Henry VI of England (aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret of Anjou, Queen of King Henry VI of England)

Flight of Queen Margaret after the Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471 (colour litho)
3643351 Flight of Queen Margaret after the Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England and his wife Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482)
NWI4943705 Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England and his wife Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), receiving a book by John Talbot (circa 1384-1453) Earl of Shrewsbury - Henry VI and his queen

Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482) and her son Edward of Westminster (1453-1471)
FLO4607655 Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482) and her son Edward of Westminster (1453-1471) were protected by a bandit after the Battle of Hexam, 1464 - Margaret, Queen of Henry VI, with her son

Henry VI, King of England, 1422. He wears a crown on his helmet, an armorial tabard over gold plate armour
FLO4678448 Henry VI, King of England, 1422. He wears a crown on his helmet, an armorial tabard over gold plate armour and carries a bent shield

Plate 7 for History of the Middle Ages, 1793. Creators: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, Eberhard Siegfried Henne
Plate 7 for History of the Middle Ages, 1793

Plan of Eton College, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Plan of Eton College, 1911. Generations of British and foreign aristocracy have been educated at Eton independent boarding school, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

The Death of Mortimer. (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
The Death of Mortimer. (mid 19th century). Scene from Shakespeares " Henry VI", (act II scene V). Richard Plantagenet enters a cell in the Tower of London to find Edmund Mortimer lying

Henry VI, c. 1900 (engraving)
863734 Henry VI, c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Picking of the Red and White Roses (Shakespeare, King Henry VI, first published 1795; reissued 1852)
Picking of the Red and White Roses (Shakespeare, King Henry the Sixth, Part 1, Act 2, Scene 4), first published 1795; reissued 1852

John De Beaumont, 6th Baron
3780288 John De Beaumont, 6th Baron; (add.info.: De Beaumont 6th Lord John, served to Henry VI, received Earldom of Boloine. Died in battle at Northampton 10 July 1459 c)

Henry VI, King of England in 14th century
3780285 Henry VI, King of England in 14th century; (add.info.: Henry VI, King of England kneels to pray. Wears gold chain of office)

Lord at court of Henry VI - male costume
3780397 Lord at court of Henry VI - male costume; (add.info.: Lord at court of Henry VI (1421 - 1471), King of England - male costume of 15th century

Marguerite of Anjou, Queen of England
3780286 Marguerite of Anjou, Queen of England, ; (add.info.: Marguerite of Anjou, Queen of England, wife of Henry VI King of England)

King Henry VI and the sitting of parliament at Reading, Berkshire (litho)
6015015 King Henry VI and the sitting of parliament at Reading, Berkshire (litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VI and the sitting of parliament at Reading)

Paperweight, Baccarat, Mid 19th century. Creator: Baccarat Glasshouse
Paperweight, Baccarat, Mid 19th century

La Pucelle d Orleans (engraving)
3649965 La Pucelle d Orleans (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Pucelle d Orleans. Henry VI, Part 1, Act 1, Scene V)

Lewis XI, King of France (engraving)
3649957 Lewis XI, King of France (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lewis XI, King of France. Henry VI, Part III. From a print by De Bie)

Reconciliation of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI and Richard the Lionheart, 1194 (engraving)
3647303 Reconciliation of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI and Richard the Lionheart, 1194 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Henry VI overseeing the building of Eton College that he founded in 1440 (litho)
6015020 King Henry VI overseeing the building of Eton College that he founded in 1440 (litho) by Hardy, Paul (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shakespeares King Richard III: A Gentleman, Guard to the Body of Henry VI (litho)
6023922 Shakespeares King Richard III: A Gentleman, Guard to the Body of Henry VI (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gentleman)

English Coins, Henry IV, Henry VI (b / w photo)
6003780 English Coins, Henry IV, Henry VI (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Coins, Henry IV, Henry VI)

"The Monarchs of Great Britain and Ireland"at the New Gallery (litho)
1629316 " The Monarchs of Great Britain and Ireland" at the New Gallery (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"For fly he could not, if he would have fled"Henry VI, Part I, Act IV, Scene 4 (colour litho)
969864 " For fly he could not, if he would have fled" Henry VI, Part I, Act IV, Scene 4 (colour litho) by English School

Battle of Worringen, 5 June 1288 (colour litho)
969053 Battle of Worringen, 5 June 1288 (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Worringen, 5 June 1288)

King Henry VI, Act V, Scene III (engraving)
971697 King Henry VI, Act V, Scene III (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VI, Act V, Scene III)

St Marys Hall, Coventry (photo)
727554 St Marys Hall, Coventry (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marys Hall, Coventry)

Henry VI (engraving)
451658 Henry VI (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); 28x18 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info)

Humphrey Duke of Gloucester (engraving)
816347 Humphrey Duke of Gloucester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humphrey Duke of Gloucester (1390-1447)

King Henry VI (engraving)
816179 King Henry VI (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VI (1421-1471). King of England twice

Margaret: "Go, speak not to me: even now begone, 1900s (litho)
2920279 Margaret: " Go, speak not to me: even now begone, 1900s (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Interesting Royal Relic (engraving)
1614699 An Interesting Royal Relic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Interesting Royal Relic)

Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI
6039834 Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI, 1165-1197)

The Court of Kings Bench, Time of Henry VI (engraving)
663412 The Court of Kings Bench, Time of Henry VI (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Court of Kings Bench, Time of Henry VI)

The Battle of Towton in 1461, illustration from Hutchinsons
IL238072 The Battle of Towton in 1461, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55) (after); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Sandal Castle near Wakefield, Yorkshire (engraving)
3650009 Sandal Castle near Wakefield, Yorkshire (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sandal Castle near Wakefield, Yorkshire)

English and French costumes, 15th Century (coloured engraving)
968808 English and French costumes, 15th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English and French costumes, 15th Century)

"This jarring discord of nobility, this should ring of each other in the Court"Henry VI, Part I, Act IV
969872 " This jarring discord of nobility, this should ring of each other in the Court" Henry VI, Part I, Act IV, Scene 1 (colour litho) by English School

"Your several suits have been considered and debated on"Henry VI, Part I, Act V, Scene 1 (colour litho)
969867 " Your several suits have been considered and debated on" Henry VI, Part I, Act V, Scene 1 (colour litho) by English School

Mr Charles Pitt as Gloster, Henry VI, Part III (engraving)
971696 Mr Charles Pitt as Gloster, Henry VI, Part III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Charles Pitt as Gloster, Henry VI, Part III, Act V, Scene VI)

Royal Naval Exhibition, Ancient and Modern Guns, Crank-Shaft and Boiler-Shell (engraving)
1591775 Royal Naval Exhibition, Ancient and Modern Guns, Crank-Shaft and Boiler-Shell (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Naval Exhibition)

The Two Roses, Henry VI, Part I, Act II, Scene IV (engraving)
727181 The Two Roses, Henry VI, Part I, Act II, Scene IV (engraving) by Watson, James Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Roses, Henry VI, Part I, Act II, Scene IV)

Guild Chapel, Grammar School, and Alms Houses, Stratford-on-Avon (photo)
727521 Guild Chapel, Grammar School, and Alms Houses, Stratford-on-Avon (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guild Chapel, Grammar School, and Alms Houses)

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"Henry VI: The Tumultuous Reign of a Divided Monarch" In the midst of the Houses of York and Lancaster's bitter feud, Henry VI emerged as an unlikely ruler. This captivating figure, whose lineage can be traced back to Edward III, became entangled in a web of power struggles and political turmoil that defined his reign. Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort to Henry VI, played a pivotal role in this tumultuous era. Her influence on her husband's decisions shaped the course of history and added fuel to the fire between rival factions. A striking aquatint captures her regal presence and unwavering determination. The Battle of Towton stands out as one of the bloodiest clashes during Henry VI's rule. With its vivid depiction in a color lithograph from 1920, we witness the brutality that ensued as both sides fought for control over England's destiny. Amidst these conflicts, Henry VI faced numerous challenges within his own kingdom. The engraving from c. 1900 portrays him with an air of contemplation - perhaps reflecting on his troubled reign or contemplating ways to unite his fractured realm once more. Eton College also plays a significant role in our understanding of this period. A plan dating back to 1911 reveals how education was intertwined with politics during Henry VI's time; it served as a breeding ground for future leaders who would shape England's fate. Yet not all stories are centered around kings and queens alone; John De Beaumont, 6th Baron is another intriguing character associated with this era. His actions undoubtedly influenced the events surrounding Henry VI’s reign but often remain overshadowed by royal narratives. As Shakespeare eloquently depicted in "King Henry VI, " picking red or white roses symbolized choosing sides between York and Lancaster – an enduring image forever linked to this turbulent period in English history. Ultimately, it was Mortimer’s death that marked a turning point in Henry VI's reign.