British History Collection

Thomas Cromwell Earl of Essex, painted by Holbein. Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex, KG, PC (c)
Thomas Cromwell Earl of Essex, painted by Holbein. Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex, KG, PC (c. 1485(1) - 28 July 1540), known as 1st Baron Cromwell of Wimbledon between 1536 and 1540

To Him Pudel, Bite Him Peper, English Civil War Propaganda by English School

Stormont, Belfast, Ireland, Northern Ireland Assembly

The Streatham Portrait of Lady Jane Grey: Painting on panel 1590s

English King Harold lies dead at the Battle of Hastings during the Norman Invasion of 1066. Depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry

John Lilburne (1614ja-August 29, 1657), an agitator in England before, during and after the English Civil Wars of 1642-1650. He was a Puritan, though towards the end of his life he became a Quaker

George IV 1762 - 1830, King of Great Britain 1820 - 1830. Portrait as prince Regent by Thomas Lawrence 1822

Elizabeth I in coronation robes. Elizabeth I (1533-1603) queen of England from 1558. Daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, she was the last Tudor

The great gatehouse and west front, Hampton Court Palace, Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Map of the British Empire, the areas controlled by Britain are shaded in pink. 19th century (map)
529503 Map of the British Empire, the areas controlled by Britain are shaded in pink. 19th century (map); Universal History Archive/UIG.

King Henry VIII of England, at court. 19th century (engraving)
529865 King Henry VIII of England, at court. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anglo-Saxon Jewellery. 8th Century AD (object)
529444 Anglo-Saxon Jewellery. 8th Century AD (object); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Queen (Victoria of Great Britain) receiving the sacrament at her coronation from a painting by Charles Robert
529777 The Queen (Victoria of Great Britain) receiving the sacrament at her coronation from a painting by Charles Robert Leslie, R.A. 1794-1859, c1897.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Winston Spencer Churchill as war correspondent during the Second Boer War, Bloemfontein, 1900 (b/w photo)
528693 Winston Spencer Churchill as war correspondent during the Second Boer War, Bloemfontein, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

George V (1865-1936) King of Great Britain from 1936. riding on an elephant on a hunting trip in Nepal, December 1911
529344 George V (1865-1936) King of Great Britain from 1936. riding on an elephant on a hunting trip in Nepal, December 1911, while in India to be installed as King-Emperor of India

Battle of Blenheim (Hoechstedt) - map drawn in 1880
Map of the Battle of Blenheim (Hoechstedt) which took place on 13 August 1704, during the War of the Spanish Succession. The English commander was John Churchill

King George VI and Queen Mother Elizabeth outside Buckingham Palace which suffered bomb damage on 13 September 1940
529795 King George VI and Queen Mother Elizabeth outside Buckingham Palace which suffered bomb damage on 13 September 1940, during WWII (photo) by English Photographer

English King Henry VIII shown on horseback, Artist unknown, Riijksmueum, Amsterdam
529798 English King Henry VIII shown on horseback, Artist unknown, Riijksmueum, Amsterdam by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

The attack of Cadiz, 1634 (engraving)
529890 The attack of Cadiz, 1634 (engraving) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: In April 1587 a raid by the Englishman Sir Francis Drake occupied the harbour of)

Alfred the Saxon King, Disguised as a Minstrel, in the Tent of Guthrum the Dane, c. 1852 (oil on canvas)
TW426904 Alfred the Saxon King, Disguised as a Minstrel, in the Tent of Guthrum the Dane, c.1852 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 122.2x219.4 cm; Laing Art Gallery

The escape of Mary Queen of Scots from Loch Leven Castle
STC373526 The escape of Mary Queen of Scots from Loch Leven Castle, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (colour litho) by Danby

Lord Saye and Sele brought before Jack Cade, (litho)
5910511 Lord Saye and Sele brought before Jack Cade, (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Fiennes)

The Reform Bil, 1832, pub. 1890 (colour lithograph)
3035199 The Reform Bil, 1832, pub. 1890 (colour lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures of English History published by George Routledge and Sons)

The Battle of Hastings, engraved by A. H. Payne (litho)
475408 The Battle of Hastings, engraved by A.H. Payne (litho) by Loutherbourg, Philippe de (1740-1812) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Hastings (14th October)

Bell-Ringers and Cavaliers Celebrating the Entrance of Charles II into London
TW426907 Bell-Ringers and Cavaliers Celebrating the Entrance of Charles II into London on Restoration, c.1842 (oil on canvas) by Scott, William Bell (1811-90); 98.6x41.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery

Queen Mary escaping from Loch Leven Castle, illustration from David Humes
STC429695 Queen Mary escaping from Loch Leven Castle, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R. Bowyer, London, 1812 (engraving) by English School

The Battle of Hastings (litho)
STC428391 The Battle of Hastings (litho) by Loutherbourg, Philippe de (1740-1812) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Hastings (14th October)

Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, Stormont Castle

Map of the British Empire 19th Century. Areas controlled by Britain are shaded in pink

Wood cut of Bonner punishing a heretic from John Foxes book of Martyrs

King George V and Queen Elizabeth, stand in the ruins of Buckingham Palace after an air raid in World War II

Woodcut from a Diggers document by William Everard. The Diggers were an English group of Protestant agrarian communists. begun by Gerrard Winstanley as True Levellers in 1649

Famous suffragette Emily Davison dying after jumping in front of Kings horse at race in 1913

Manfred Brod, A Radical Network in the English Revolution: John Pordage and his Circle, 1646-54

King William III, Prince of Orange. 1650 - 1701 (king of England) Published by Currier & Ives, (between 1856 and 1907)

Queen Elizabeth I c. 1590-1592. Preparatory sketch by Isaac Oliver
Queen Elizabeth I c.1590-1592. Preparatory sketch by Isaac Oliver

Portrait by Gerlach Flicke, 1545 Thomas Cranmer Archbishop of Canterbury

William Paget represented. Produced between 1506 and June 9, 1563. attributed to Master of the Statthalterin Madonna

cartoon in the period following the visit of Francois, Duke of Anjou to Queen Elizabeth s
cartoon in the period following the visit of Francois, Duke of Anjou to Queen Elizabeths court in 1581-82. caption: Not longe time since I sawe a cowe Did Flaunders represente Upon whose backe King

Escutcheon, Gilt copper-alloy 600-700AD found at Gilton, Kent, England (Anglo-Saxon)

contemporary broadsheet with depiction of Sir Thomas Stafford and the Popish Plot

Anglo-Saxon Jewellery 8th Century AD (British)

The Alfred Jewel. Enamel set in gold. It carries an inscription which says Alfred ordered me to be made. Anglo-Saxon, 871-899

George V (1865-1936) King of Great Britain from 1936. riding on an elephant on a hunting trip in Nepal, December 1911, while in India to be installed as King-Emperor of India

Death warrant of King Charles I of England. On 6 January 1649 the House of Commons passed an Act appointing 135 commissioners to be a High Court of Justice to try King Charles I

Title page of Self Help by Samuel Smiles (23 December 1812 - 16 April 1904), a Scottish author and reformer

jewelled disc brooch in gilt, silver and garnet. Found Chatham Lines, Kent, England. Celtic

King James II of England, 1633-1701

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of British History: From Thomas Cromwell to King George VI" Step into the captivating world as we delve into its rich tapestry, woven with tales of power, war, and royalty. Thomas Cromwell Earl of Essex, immortalized by Holbein's brushstrokes, stands as a symbol of political prowess during the Tudor era. A key figure in Henry VIII's court, his influence shaped the destiny of England. The English Civil War propaganda reveals a nation torn apart by conflicting ideologies - "To Him Pudel, Bite Him Peper. " The battle for supremacy raged on as factions fought for control over a divided land. In 1066, at the Battle of Hastings, English King Harold met his tragic end during the Norman Invasion. This pivotal moment forever altered Britain's course and laid the foundation for centuries to come. Elizabeth I emerges resplendent in her coronation robes - an iconic queen who reigned over England from 1558. Her reign marked an era known for exploration and cultural flourishing that left an indelible mark on history. Hampton Court Palace's great gatehouse and west front stand tall as witnesses to royal extravagance and intrigue throughout centuries past. These grand structures hold secrets within their walls that whisper stories from times long gone. As we turn our gaze towards more recent events, we witness somber moments etched in black-and-white photographs. The funerals of King Edward VII and Queen Victoria serve as reminders that even monarchs are not immune to mortality. World War II leaves its scars upon Buckingham Palace - bomb damage inflicted upon it during September 1940 serves as a testament to London's resilience amidst adversity. The Battle of Blenheim (Hoechstedt) map takes us back further still – illustrating one triumph among many in Britain’s military history. It showcases how strategic victories shaped nations across Europe.