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King Henry Vi Collection (#3)

"King Henry VI: A Tumultuous Reign of Power and Strife" Step into the captivating world of King Henry VI

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Margaret Of Anjou 1429-1482 Queen Of King Henry Vi Of England From The Book Crabbs Historical

Margaret Of Anjou 1429-1482 Queen Of King Henry Vi Of England From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Henry VI, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill

Henry VI, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Henry VI, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: A Woman of the Time of Henry VI, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop

A Woman of the Time of Henry VI, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Woman of the Time of Henry VI, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: A Man of the Time of Henry VI, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop

A Man of the Time of Henry VI, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Man of the Time of Henry VI, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Henry VI and the Dukes of York and Somerset, 1450 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle

Henry VI and the Dukes of York and Somerset, 1450 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Henry VI and the Dukes of York and Somerset, 1864. Henry VI, (1421-1471) with Richard of York, 3rd Duke of York (1411-1460) and John Beaufort, 1st Duke of Somerset, ( From A Chronicle of England B.C)

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Banishment of Suffolk, . Artist: John Leech

Banishment of Suffolk, . Artist: John Leech
Banishment of Suffolk, c1860, (c1860). William de la Pole, 1st Duke of Suffolk, (1396-1450) was banished for five years by Henry VI (1421-1471)

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: The Chapel, from the Roof of Long Chamber, 1926

The Chapel, from the Roof of Long Chamber, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: The Chapel, before the removal of the stall Canopies, 1926

The Chapel, before the removal of the stall Canopies, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Waynfletes North Door, with the Seventeenth-Century Stairs to Upper School and Antechapel, 1926

Waynfletes North Door, with the Seventeenth-Century Stairs to Upper School and Antechapel, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: From The Old Christopher, 1926

From The Old Christopher, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: School Yard and Chapel, 1926

School Yard and Chapel, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: King Henry the Sixth Crowned in the Cathedral Church of Notre Dame, in Paris, c1787

King Henry the Sixth Crowned in the Cathedral Church of Notre Dame, in Paris, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Eton College, 1923

Eton College, 1923. Eton College, a prestigious boarding school founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, initially intended to provide free education to seventy poor boys who then would study at Kings

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Henry VIs Avyse with Alterations made in 1450, 1926. Artist: King Henry VI

Henry VIs Avyse with Alterations made in 1450, 1926. Artist: King Henry VI
Henry VIs Avyse with Alterations made in 1450, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Second part of King Henry VI. Act 2. Scene 2. York, Salisbury & Warwick, 1795. Artist: Anker Smith

Second part of King Henry VI. Act 2. Scene 2. York, Salisbury & Warwick, 1795. Artist: Anker Smith
Second part of King Henry VI. Act 2. Scene 2. York, Salisbury & Warwick, 1795. After William Hamilton (1751-1801). From Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall, 1795, by John Boydell. [J. & J

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: First part of King Henry VI. Act 5. Scene 4. Joan la Pucelle & Fiends, 1795. Artist: Anker Smith

First part of King Henry VI. Act 5. Scene 4. Joan la Pucelle & Fiends, 1795. Artist: Anker Smith
First part of King Henry VI. Act 5. Scene 4. Joan la Pucelle & Fiends, 1795. After William Hamilton (1751-1801). From Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall, 1795, by John Boydell. [J. & J

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: First part of King Henry VI. Act 2 Scene 5. Mortimer;Plantagenet, & c, 1800. Artist: Andrew Gray

First part of King Henry VI. Act 2 Scene 5. Mortimer;Plantagenet, & c, 1800. Artist: Andrew Gray
First part of King Henry VI. Act 2 Scene 5. Mortimer; Plantagenet, & c, 1800. James Northcote (1746-1831). From Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall, 1795, by John Boydell. [J. & J. Boydell, London, 1795]

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Third Part of King Henry VI. Act 3. Scene 2. King Edward, Gloucester

Third Part of King Henry VI. Act 3. Scene 2. King Edward, Gloucester, Clarence & Lady Elizabeth Gre Artist
Third Part of King Henry VI. Act 3. Scene 2. King Edward, Gloucester, Clarence & Lady Elizabeth Grey, 1795. After William Hamilton (1751-1801)

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: The grand coronation of Henry VI of England in Paris, 1431 (1793)

The grand coronation of Henry VI of England in Paris, 1431 (1793)
The grand coronation of Henry VI in Paris, in the presence of the nobility of England, France, Burgundy and Normandy, 1431 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Naval Engagement against two great French Carricks by Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick in the reign

Naval Engagement against two great French Carricks by Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick in the reign of Henry VI.Published by Alex Hogg November 16th 1793. Spencers New history of England

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Portraits and Dresses of The Kings of England with coats of Arms, 1784 Artist: Webley and Scott Ltd

Portraits and Dresses of The Kings of England with coats of Arms, 1784 Artist: Webley and Scott Ltd
Portraits and Dresses of The Kings of England with coats of Arms.Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VI, Edward IV.Spencers New History of England, 1784

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Eton College, Berkshire, 1924-1926

Eton College, Berkshire, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume I, 1924-1926

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), queen consort of King Henry VI, 1851. Artist: WJ Edwards

Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), queen consort of King Henry VI, 1851. Artist: WJ Edwards
Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), queen consort of King Henry VI, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Henry VI, the Baby King, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage

Henry VI, the Baby King, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage
Henry VI, the Baby King, 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Henry VI before the Virgin and Child, c1420

Henry VI before the Virgin and Child, c1420. King Henry VI, supported by St Katharine, kneels before Mary and her son. From the Psalter of Henry VI, produced in France

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Marriage of Henry the Sixth and Margaret of Anjou, 1850. Artist: John Leech

Marriage of Henry the Sixth and Margaret of Anjou, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Marriage of Henry the Sixth and Margaret of Anjou, 1850. A satirical illustration showing the marriage of King Henry VI (1421-1471) and Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482)

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Kings College, Cambridge, and Henry VI, 1801

Kings College, Cambridge, and Henry VI, 1801. Kings College was founded by King King Henry VI (1421-1471) of England in 1441

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Henry VI of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue

Henry VI of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Henry VI of England, (18th century). Portrait of the king (1421-1471), the last monarch of the House of Lancaster

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Henry VI of England, (1804)

Henry VI of England, (1804). Portrait of the king (1421-1471), the last monarch of the House of Lancaster

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Marriage of Henry VI, 1445, (18th century). Artist: Charles Grignion

Marriage of Henry VI, 1445, (18th century). Artist: Charles Grignion
Marriage of Henry VI, 1445, (18th century). King Henry VI (1421-1471) marries Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482)

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Henry VI of England, (17th century)

Henry VI of England, (17th century). Portrait of the king (1421-1471), the last monarch of the House of Lancaster

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Henry VI of England, (1806). Artist: Bocquet

Henry VI of England, (1806). Artist: Bocquet
Henry VI of England, (1806). Portrait of the king (1421-1471), the last monarch of the House of Lancaster

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Henry VI of England, (1787). Artist: Goldar

Henry VI of England, (1787). Artist: Goldar
Henry VI of England, (1787). Portrait of the king (1421-1471), the last monarch of the House of Lancaster

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Henry VI of England, (1788)

Henry VI of England, (1788). Portrait of the king (1421-1471), the last monarch of the House of Lancaster

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Henry VI of England, (1421-1471)

Henry VI of England, (1421-1471). Portrait of the king, the last monarch of the House of Lancaster

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Henry VI of England, (1421-1471). Artist: Chambers

Henry VI of England, (1421-1471). Artist: Chambers
Henry VI of England, (1421-1471). Portrait of the king, the last monarch of the House of Lancaster

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Queens College, Cambridge, and Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort of Henry VI, 1801

Queens College, Cambridge, and Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort of Henry VI, 1801. Margaret of Anjou (1429-1482) married Henry VI of England in 1445

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Henry VI, 1804

Henry VI, 1804

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Henry VI presenting a sword to John Talbot, Earl of Salisbury, c1445, (1910)

Henry VI presenting a sword to John Talbot, Earl of Salisbury, c1445, (1910). Henry presents a sword to John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Henry VI and his court, mid-15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw

Henry VI and his court, mid-15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Henry VI and his court, mid-15th century, (1843). The nobleman with the flowing beard is good duke Humphrey, Henrys uncle

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: King Henry VI presenting a sword to the Earl of Shrewsbury, c1445, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw

King Henry VI presenting a sword to the Earl of Shrewsbury, c1445, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
King Henry VI presenting a sword to the Earl of Shrewsbury, c1445, (1843). Henry presents a sword to John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: King Henry VI

King Henry VI. Henry (1421-1471) was King of England from 1422 to 1461 (though with a Regent until 1437) and then from 1470 to 1471

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: King Henry VI, (1860)

King Henry VI, (1860). Portrait of the king (1421-1471), the last monarch of the House of Lancaster

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Painting of King Henry VI of England (1422-1461) at Chichester Cathedral, England, 20th century

Painting of King Henry VI of England (1422-1461) at Chichester Cathedral, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Painting of King Henry VI of England (1422-1461) at Chichester Cathedral, England, 20th century. Henry VI was King of England (1422-1461) and again from (1470-1471)

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: Gold noble of Henry VI, 15th century

Gold noble of Henry VI, 15th century
Gold noble of Henry VI from the Barmouth Hoard in Gwynedd, 15th century

Background imageKing Henry Vi Collection: PROY2A-00176

PROY2A-00176
English kings Henry VII (left), Henry VI (center), and the Duke and Duchess of Suffolk (rear). Antique hand-colored print




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"King Henry VI: A Tumultuous Reign of Power and Strife" Step into the captivating world of King Henry VI, a monarch whose rule was marked by political turmoil and personal struggles. As the husband of Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort, their union held great promise for England's future. Intrigue and conflict loomed large during the Battle of Towton in 1461, an event that would shape Henry VI's destiny. This battle, depicted in a striking image from the early 20th century, showcased the fierce struggle for power between rival factions. Despite his noble lineage and position as king, Henry VI faced numerous challenges throughout his reign. The portrait captures his pensive gaze as he navigated treacherous waters alongside influential figures such as the dukes of York and Somerset. Education played a pivotal role in shaping King Henry VI's legacy. The plan of Eton College reveals his commitment to fostering knowledge among future generations—a testament to his vision for a prosperous England. Amidst political upheaval, coronation ceremonies offered moments of grandeur and symbolism. Witnessing the presenting of spurs and sword at Henry VI's coronation evokes images of regal splendor captured through lithography. Artistic renditions further immortalize this enigmatic ruler; portraits like "Henry of Windsor" depict him with an air both commanding yet vulnerable. A woodcut illustration showcases him adorned with regal attire—his presence exuding authority befitting a king. The influence exerted by those within King Henry VI's court is evident through colored engravings depicting members such as Seigneur De La Cour Du Roi Henri VI or even ordinary soldiers serving under him—an insight into diverse characters who shaped this era. As we delve into history’s annals, it becomes clear that King Henry VI left behind a complex legacy—one intertwined with ambition, power struggles, education reform efforts—and a reign that ultimately ended in tragedy.