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Calais Collection (#7)

Calais, a city steeped in history and cultural significance

Background imageCalais Collection: Sketchbook 86 sheets Sketchbook consisting sketches

Sketchbook 86 sheets Sketchbook consisting sketches
Sketchbook with 86 sheets, Sketchbook consisting of 86 sheets with sketches made during a trip to the Netherlands starting in Calais, via Antwerp to Noord-Holland and ending in Dover

Background imageCalais Collection: Reproduction tapestry Spanish Armada 29-31 July

Reproduction tapestry Spanish Armada 29-31 July
Reproduction of a tapestry over the Spanish Armada (29-31 July), The English and Spanish fleet in the Channel between Dover and Calais, with the coat of arms of the English Queen Elizabeth I

Background imageCalais Collection: Surprise attack Calais

Surprise attack Calais
Surprise attack on Calais

Background imageCalais Collection: Assault Calais

Assault Calais
Assault on Calais

Background imageCalais Collection: The Surrender Of Calais To King Edward Iii. From The History Of England Published 1859

The Surrender Of Calais To King Edward Iii. From The History Of England Published 1859

Background imageCalais Collection: Map Of France At The Time Of The Treaty Of Bretigny, 1360. From The Book Short History Of The

Map Of France At The Time Of The Treaty Of Bretigny, 1360. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
Map Of France At The Time Of The Treaty Of Bretigny, 1360. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Background imageCalais Collection: The Spanish Armada Flying To Calais, 1588. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R

The Spanish Armada Flying To Calais, 1588. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
The Spanish Armada Flying To Calais, 1588. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Background imageCalais Collection: Reception Of Richard De Beauchamp, Earl Of Warwick, As Captain Of Calais For Henry V

Reception Of Richard De Beauchamp, Earl Of Warwick, As Captain Of Calais For Henry V. Richard De Beauchamp, 13Th Earl Of Warwick, 1382 To 1439. English Medieval Nobleman And Military Commander

Background imageCalais Collection: Gate Of Calais O The Roast Beef Of Old Engalnd From The Original Picture By Hogarth From The Works

Gate Of Calais O The Roast Beef Of Old Engalnd From The Original Picture By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Background imageCalais Collection: Queen Philippa Interceding With Her Husband Edward Iii To Spare The Lives Of The Burghers Of Calais

Queen Philippa Interceding With Her Husband Edward Iii To Spare The Lives Of The Burghers Of Calais. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Background imageCalais Collection: Map Showing The English Dominions In France After The Treaty Of Calais In 1360

Map Showing The English Dominions In France After The Treaty Of Calais In 1360. From A First Book Of British History Published 1925

Background imageCalais Collection: Now for the Painter (Rope) Passengers Going on Board, 1827, (1938). Artist: JMW Turner

Now for the Painter (Rope) Passengers Going on Board, 1827, (1938). Artist: JMW Turner
Now for the Painter (Rope) Passengers Going on Board, 1827, (1938). Painting held at the Manchester Art Gallery. From A Catalogue of the Pictures

Background imageCalais Collection: Calais, France - view towards the piers

Calais, France - view towards the piers
Aerial view towards the piers of French port city of Calais, showing houses and businesses in the foreground. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCalais Collection: MONLEON Y TORRES, Rafael (1835-1900). Lighthouse

MONLEON Y TORRES, Rafael (1835-1900). Lighthouse

Background imageCalais Collection: A large boring machine used to cut the tunnel for the Chunnel is now a monument to

A large boring machine used to cut the tunnel for the Chunnel is now a monument to the men who died building it at Calais in the the department of Pas-de-Calais, France

Background imageCalais Collection: Avenue de la Gare - Berck-Plage, France

Avenue de la Gare - Berck-Plage, France Date: 1909

Background imageCalais Collection: Calais, France, early 19th century

Calais, France, early 19th century
French port of Calais in the early 1800s. Hand-colored engraving of a drawing by J.M.W. Turner

Background imageCalais Collection: Calais, France, under English rule, Hundred Years War

Calais, France, under English rule, Hundred Years War
Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, received as Captain of Calais on behalf of English King Henry V, 1414. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Background imageCalais Collection: Interview between Francis I and Henry VIII, on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1870)

Interview between Francis I and Henry VIII, on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1870). A wood engraving after bas-reliefs in the Hotel of the Bourg Herold, Rouen

Background imageCalais Collection: The relief of Calais, 1864. Artist: James William Edmund Doyle

The relief of Calais, 1864. Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The relief of Calais, 1864. Siege of Calais between 1346-47 was an important engagement early in the Edwardian phase of the Hundred Years War. From A Chronicle of England B.C. 55 - A.D

Background imageCalais Collection: Calais from the Sea, c1880. Artist: W. P

Calais from the Sea, c1880. Artist: W. P
Calais from the Sea, c1880. Episode from the Siege of Rouen (1418-1419). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

Background imageCalais Collection: The Field of the Cloth of Gold, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe

The Field of the Cloth of Gold, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
The Field of the Cloth of Gold, c1884. The field of the Cloth of Gold, the meeting place near Calais in France, where Henry VIII of England

Background imageCalais Collection: Calais, 1838

Calais, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Background imageCalais Collection: A ship, and men in a rowing boat off Calais, c1830, (1938)

A ship, and men in a rowing boat off Calais, c1830, (1938). Painting held at the National Maritime Museum, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures

Background imageCalais Collection: Queen Philippa (1314-1369) interceding for the Burgesses of Calais, 1346

Queen Philippa (1314-1369) interceding for the Burgesses of Calais, 1346. Philippa, wife of Edward III of England, pleaded with her husband to spare the lives of the burghers of Calais after

Background imageCalais Collection: Henry VIII, meeting Francis I, 1850. Artist: John Leech

Henry VIII, meeting Francis I, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Henry VIII, meeting Francis I, 1850. A satirical illustration King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France meeting at the Field of the Cloth of Gold

Background imageCalais Collection: Queen Philippa interceding with Edward III for the Six Burgesses of Calais, 1850. Artist: John Leech

Queen Philippa interceding with Edward III for the Six Burgesses of Calais, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Queen Philippa interceding with Edward III for the Six Burgesses of Calais, 1850. A satirical illustration showing Queen Philippa, wife of Edward III of England

Background imageCalais Collection: The Surrender of Calais, (19th century). Artist: JC Armytage

The Surrender of Calais, (19th century). Artist: JC Armytage
The Surrender of Calais, 19th century. A scene from the 100 Years War, in which Edward III of England, having finally taken Calais in 1346, asks for six citizens to be sent to him

Background imageCalais Collection: Meeting of Henry VIII and Francis I, at The Field of Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1902)

Meeting of Henry VIII and Francis I, at The Field of Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1902). Portion of the central bas-relief of a series of five said to represent the Camp du Drap d Or in the courtyard of

Background imageCalais Collection: King Louis XVIII of France (1755-1824) landing at Calais, 24th April 1814 (1816). Artist: I Romney

King Louis XVIII of France (1755-1824) landing at Calais, 24th April 1814 (1816). Artist: I Romney
King Louis XVIII of France (1755-1824) landing at Calais, 24th April 1814 (1816). Louis XVIII was king of France between 1814 until his death in 1824

Background imageCalais Collection: French Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Artist: F Dukes

French Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Artist: F Dukes
French Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily

Background imageCalais Collection: Women shrimp fishers, Calais, 1905

Women shrimp fishers, Calais, 1905. Postcard: Everything here smells of fish instead of [?] mimosa and heliotrope, Much love, CM

Background imageCalais Collection: The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (c1850)

The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (c1850). Lavishly decorated tents were constructed at the field of the Cloth of Gold, the meeting place near Calais in France

Background imageCalais Collection: The Tournament at St Inglevert, France, 15th Century. Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart

The Tournament at St Inglevert, France, 15th Century. Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
The Tournament at St Inglevert, France, 15th Century. Jousting scene with ornate tents: knights in armour with lances parade across the field, while the audience looks

Background imageCalais Collection: Henry VIII in the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1870)

Henry VIII in the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1870). A wood engraving after bas-reliefs in the Hotel of the Bourg Herold, Rouen

Background imageCalais Collection: The Surrender of Calais to King Edward III, 1347, (1776). Artist: I Hall

The Surrender of Calais to King Edward III, 1347, (1776). Artist: I Hall
The Surrender of Calais to King Edward III, 1347, (1776). A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1776

Background imageCalais Collection: Calais Pier, 1803. Artist: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)

Calais Pier, 1803. Artist: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)
Calais Pier, 1803. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageCalais Collection: The Surrender of Calais, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage

The Surrender of Calais, (1860). Artist: JC Armytage
The Surrender of Calais, (1860)

Background imageCalais Collection: The Burghers of Calais before Edward, King of England, 1347, (1875). Artist: T Sherratt

The Burghers of Calais before Edward, King of England, 1347, (1875). Artist: T Sherratt
The Burghers of Calais before Edward, King of England, 1347, (1875). Edward III, (1312-1377), was one of the most successful English kings of medieval times

Background imageCalais Collection: Phineus is delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles

Phineus is delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Phineus is delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageCalais Collection: The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (1896). Artist: James Basire I

The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (1896). Artist: James Basire I
The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (1896). Lavishly decorated tents were constructed at the field of the Cloth of Gold, the meeting place near Calais in France

Background imageCalais Collection: Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart

Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageCalais Collection: Calais Pier with French Poissards Preparing for Sea: an English Packet Arriving, 1803

Calais Pier with French Poissards Preparing for Sea: an English Packet Arriving, 1803. Artist: JMW Turner
Calais Pier with French Poissards Preparing for Sea: an English Packet Arriving, 1803. From the National Gallery, London

Background imageCalais Collection: Arrival at Calais, 1816

Arrival at Calais, 1816. From French Characteristic Costume. (London, 1816)

Background imageCalais Collection: Statue of the Burghers of Calais, 19th century. Artist: Auguste Rodin

Statue of the Burghers of Calais, 19th century. Artist: Auguste Rodin
Statue of the Burghers of Calais in bronze, relating to the taking of Calais in 1347 by Edward III of England, 19th century

Background imageCalais Collection: The Duke of Guise captures Calais from the English, 7 January 1558 (20th century)

The Duke of Guise captures Calais from the English, 7 January 1558 (20th century). Calais had been in English hands since 1347

Background imageCalais Collection: Saint Omer, Pas de Calais, northern France

Saint Omer, Pas de Calais, northern France
The new bridge at Saint Omer, Pas de Calais, northern France. circa 1910

Background imageCalais Collection: Chinese man and RFC, Clairmarais, Northern France, WW1

Chinese man and RFC, Clairmarais, Northern France, WW1
Chinese man in a bowler hat entertaining a group of RFC men at Clairmarais, Pas de Calais, Northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1918




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Calais, a city steeped in history and cultural significance. From the iconic Captain Woolf Barnato with his Bentley to the Franco-British Exhibition in London promoting unity, it has left an indelible mark on our collective memory. Art enthusiasts are drawn to Calais for its connection to renowned painter Hogarth and his masterpiece depicting the traditional English dish of roast beef. The image evokes a sense of nostalgia and pride in our culinary heritage. The spirit of adventure is alive in Calais, as seen through the daring rowing feat of an Oxford crew crossing the treacherous English Channel. Their determination exemplifies the resilience that defines this remarkable city. Fields adorned with golden cloth capture the essence of Debay's work, showcasing nature's beauty intertwined with human creativity. It serves as a reminder that art can be found even in unexpected places. The Continental Boat Express stands as a testament to Calais' role as a gateway between nations, facilitating travel and fostering connections across borders. This transportation marvel has brought people together for generations. In 1947, amidst post-war recovery efforts, lovers strolled arm-in-arm on railway platforms beside the luxurious locomotive known as the "Golden Arrow. " This symbolized hope and renewal as passengers embarked on their journey from London to Dover before catching a ferry to Calais. William Hogarth immortalized The Gate through his etching, capturing its architectural grandeur for future generations to admire. His attention to detail transports us back in time and allows us to appreciate this historical landmark anew. Sir Andrew Judde, Lord Mayor of London during Tudor times, played a significant role in shaping both cities' destinies by fostering trade relations between them. His legacy lives on through these enduring ties. During World War I, recruitment posters like "Come Lad Slip Across and Help" rallied young men from all walks of life towards duty and sacrifice. These powerful images remind us of the bravery and selflessness exhibited by those who answered the call.