1016 Collection

King Ethelred II The Unready
ETHELRED II The Unready King of England (reigned 978-1013 and 1014-1016)

King Ethelred II The Unready
ETHELRED II The Unready King of England (reigned 978-1013 and 1014-1016)

King Canute (Cnut)
KING CNUT / CANUTE King of England (1016-35) and Denmark (1018-35)

Olaf Ii / Saint / Norway
OLAF II HARALDSSON also known as SAINT OLAF King of Norway (1016-28)

King Cnut / Canute / Cig Cd
KING CNUT / CANUTE King of England (1016-35) and Denmark (1018-35)

Edmund Ironside Edmund II King Of The English
The meeting of Edmund Ironside and King Cnut on the island of Alnery in the River Severn after Edmund's defeat at the Battle of Assandun in 1016

Earlier Titanic, Certificate of Discharge, William Edwards
Earlier ship named Titanic - a rare Certificate of Discharge issued to Seaman William Edwards, following his discharge from the ship as an able bodied seaman on 4 January 1890

Canadair CL-13 Sabre Mk. 5 23226
Canadair CL-13 Sabre Mk.5 23226 (msn 1016), on display at the England Industrial Air Park, Alexandria, Louisiana, painted as North American F-86F Sabre 52-4931, which crashed near Nancy, France

Font in the Saxon church of St. Marys at Deerhurst, Gloucestershire, England, scene of a treaty between Canute and Edmund Ironside in 1016. Date: circa 1920s

OLAF II / SAINT / NORWAY
OLAF II HARALDSSON also known as SAINT OLAF King of Norway (1016-28) Date: 995? - 1030

COIN OF CANUTE
Coin of Canute, the Danish king who was also king of England (1016-35)

John Whetham Kirklington Joseph Wright Derby
John Whetham of Kirklington; Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734 - 1797); about 1779 - 1780; Oil on canvas; 127 x 101.6 cm (50 x 40 in.)

King Canute
ENGLISH ROYALTY King of England (1016-35) and Denmark (1018-35)

King Edmund II Ironside
EDMUND II IRONSIDE King of England for seven months in 1016

King Canute gets his feet wet
King Canute of England (1016-1035) and Denmark (1018-1035) gets his feet rather wet as he attempts to command the waves! The story may be apocryphal

Ritz Interior
An interior view of the Ritz Hotel in Paris, circa 1920. (Photo by H. C. Ellis/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Canute (Sveinsson Knut) d1035. King of England from 1016, Denmark from 1018, Norway from 1030, demonstrating to flattering courtiers that God alone can command the tides

Canute (Sveinsson Knut, 994 or 995-1035), King of England from 1016, and Denmark from 1018, and Norway from 1030. Canute demonstrating to his flattering courtiers that God alone can command

Edmund Ironside & Canute
Rivals Edmund II (Ironside) & Canute meet at Olney where they agree to a partition of England

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"1016: A Tale of Kings, Saints, and Unready Rulers" In the year 1016, King Ethelred II The Unready found himself embroiled in a tumultuous battle for power. His reign was marked by instability and weakness, earning him the infamous epithet "The Unready. " As he struggled to maintain control over his kingdom, another formidable ruler emerged on the scene - King Canute (Cnut) of Denmark. King Canute's ambitions knew no bounds as he sought to expand his influence beyond Denmark's borders. He set his sights on England and clashed with Ethelred II in a fierce struggle for dominance. However, it wasn't just these two kings who shaped the events of 1016. Olaf II of Norway, also known as Saint Olaf due to his later canonization, played a significant role in this historical chapter. With aspirations similar to those of Canute, Olaf aimed to establish Norwegian supremacy over England. His presence added yet another layer of complexity to an already intricate web of power dynamics. Amidst all this political turmoil and military maneuvering were other noteworthy occurrences that left their mark on history. The earlier Titanic struggle between Ethelred II and Canute could be seen as a precursor to future conflicts that would shape Europe's destiny. Meanwhile, William Edwards received a Certificate of Discharge during this period – perhaps indicating some form of recognition or accomplishment within society at large. Additionally, the Font in the Saxon church of St Marys at Deerhurst stands as a testament to architectural marvels from this era. As we delve deeper into 1016's tapestry-like narrative emerges an intriguing coin bearing King Canute's image - serving both as currency and symbolizing royal authority during these turbulent times. Notably absent from our tale is King Edmund II Ironside who briefly held the throne before succumbing under mysterious circumstances.