Edmund Collection (#4)

The Entomologist's Dream, 1909. Artist: Edmund Dulac
The Entomologist's Dream, 1909. A print from L'Illustration, 27 November 1909

An illistration by Edmond Dulac, 1909. Artist: Edmund Dulac
An illustration by Edmond Dulac, 1909. A print from L'Illustration, 27 November 1909

Statue of the late Lord Lyons for St. Paul's Cathedral, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Statue of the late Lord Lyons for St. Paul's Cathedral, 1860. Mr. M. Noble, of Bruton-street, has just completed the model for a fine statue of the late Admiral Lord Lyons

Allied Naval Commanders in the Baltic and Black Seas, 1856. Creator: W Thomas
Allied Naval Commanders in the Baltic and Black Seas, 1856. Officers of the Anglo-French Alliance in the Crimean War. Hon. Sir R. S. Dundas, Sir C. Napier, Sir E. Lyons, J. W

Reception of Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons at Christchurch, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Reception of Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons at Christchurch, 1856....the streets of Christchurch were filled with visitors...assembled to do honour to its illustrious townsman...On the High-bridge...there

Sir Edmund Lyons, G.C.B. Rear-Admiral of the British Fleet, in the Black Sea... 1854. Creator: Smyth
Sir Edmund Lyons, G.C.B. Rear-Admiral of the British Fleet, in the Black Sea - from a photograph by Claudet, 1854. Officer of the Royal Navy during the Crimean War: Captain Lyons witnessed, in May

Butlins - Barry Island
Butlins Barry Island - The Nursery

The Ceremony of the Keys, Tower of London Date: 1960s

Cork Harbour with M. V. Innisfallen at Berth
Cork Harbour with M.V. Innisfallen at Berth

Ladies View, Near Killarney, County Kerry Ireland

Baghdad in the Days of Mansur, 1915. Creator: Edmund Sandars
Baghdad in the Days of Mansur, 1915. Aerial view of the walled city of Baghdad (modern-day Iraq) as it might have appeared in the 8th century AD

East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi, 1890. Creator: Unknown
East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi, 1890. One of the oldest stone structures in India, and important monument of Indian Architecture

King Alfred, 1890. Creator: Unknown
King Alfred, 1890. Alfred the Great (c847-899) King of Wessex from 871-c886 and King of the Anglo-Saxons from c886-899. He won a decisive victory in the Battle of Edington in 878

Map of the Byzantine Empire in the Ninth Century, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Byzantine Empire in the Ninth Century, 1890. The Byzantine Empire underwent a revival under Macedonian emperors from Basil I (867-886) in late 9th, 10th, and early 11th centuries

Interview Between Octavian and Cleopatra, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Interview Between Octavian and Cleopatra, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1890. Destroyed by fire in 614 AD during Sassanid invasion, Emperor Heraclius rebuilt the church in 630AD

The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 1890. An Islamic shrine on Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, initially completed in 691-92 under orders of Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik

The Battle of Plassey, (1757), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Plassey, (1757), 1890. The Battle of Plassey, a decisive victory for the British East India Company over the Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757

Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). The Diet of Worms 1521 was an assembly of the Holy Roman Empire called by King Charles V in Heylshof Garden, Worms, to address Martin Luther

Map of the Kingdom of the Franks Under Charlemagne, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Kingdom of the Franks Under Charlemagne, 1890. In 1771, Charlemagne (742-814) became king of the Franks, by 814, his empire encompassed most of Western Europe

The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. The Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778 was a Basque ambush of Charlemagnes army which resulted in the death of Roland who became iconic in medieval

The Ceremony of Feudal Service, (c9th-10th century), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Ceremony of Feudal Service, (c9th-10th century), 1890. Formal ceremony during Early Medieval period to create a bond between a lord and his fighting man, or vassal

Julius Caesar Refusing The Crown Offered By Antony, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Julius Caesar Refusing The Crown Offered By Antony, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Interview Between Coriolanus and His Wife and Mother, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Interview Between Coriolanus and His Wife and Mother, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). James VI and I (1566-1625) faced complicated religious challenges during his reigns in Scotland and England, in London

William III. At the Battle of the Boyne, (1690), 1890. Creator: Unknown
William III. At the Battle of the Boyne, (1690), 1890. Battle of the Boyne in Drogheda, 1690 when William of Orange defeated James VII and II of Scotlands attempt to regain the British crown

St George (d. c303), the Red Cross Knight, killing the Dragon, 1598 (woodcut)
536736 St George (d. c303), the Red Cross Knight, killing the Dragon, 1598 (woodcut) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Patron saint of England, Catalonia, Genoa, Greece, Portugal)

The Shepherds Calendar - Cover - Walter Crane
Cover of The Shepheards Calender: Twelve Aeglogues Proportionable to the Twelve Months by Edmund Spenser. Artist: Walter Crane Date: 1898

Butlins - Filey
Butlins Filey - The Nursery

Castlerigg Stone Circle, nr. Keswick, Cumbria Date: 1960s

Sunset over Derwent Water, The Lake District Date: 1960s

Waswater towards Wasdale Fell, The Lake District Date: 1960s

The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge, London Date: 1960s

Chief Yeoman Warder, Tower of London Date: 1960s

The Rock of Cashel by night, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland

Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland

Lismore Castle, County Waterford, Republic of Ireland

Sir Edmund Anderson, (1530-1605), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir Edmund Anderson, (1530-1605), 1830. Sir Edmund Anderson (1530-1605), educated at Inner Temple. Chief Justice of the Common Pleas under Elizabeth I, sat as judge at the trial of Mary

Meeting of Edmund Ironside and Canute, on the Isle of Alney, in the Severn, c1890. Edmund Ironside (c990-1016) meets King Canute (c995-1035) on Alney Island in the River Severn

Harold at the Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Harold at the Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1890. Battle of Hastings, 1066 fought between a Norman-French army of William Duke of Normandy, and an English army under Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson

Edinburgh Castle, As It Was Before the Siege of 1573, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Edinburgh Castle, As It Was Before the Siege of 1573, 1890. During the 15th century the castle was used as an arsenal and armaments factory

Shrine of Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Shrine of Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey, 1890. Shrine of Edward the Confessor (c1003-1066) one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England built under Henry III by workmen from Italy

Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Bronze statue of William the Conqueror (c1028-1087) first Norman King of England by French sculptor Louis Rochet in his birthplace, Falaise

Throne of the Byzantine Emperors, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Throne of the Byzantine Emperors, 1890. The foundation of Constantinople in 330 AD marks the beginning of the Byzantine Empire with the first Roman Emperor being Constantine the Great

Louis the Pious Doing Penance for Treatment of his Nephew, Bernard, (c818), 1890
Louis the Pious Doing Penance for the Treatment of his Nephew, Bernard, (c818), 1890. Louis the Pious (778- 840) King of the Franks and co-emperor with his father Charlemagne

Constantinople, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Constantinople, 1890. Constantinople, capital of the Roman Empire (330-395), Byzantine Empire (395-1204 and 1261-1453), and a Crusader state known as the Latin Empire (1204-1261)

Citadel and Palace of the Ancient Kings of Bulgaria at Tirnova, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Citadel and Palace of the Ancient Kings of Bulgaria at Tirnova", 1890. Veliko Tarnovo, a city in north central Bulgaria known as the historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom

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"Sir Edmund Hillary: Conquering New Heights and Inspiring Generations" Sir Edmund Hillary, a legendary New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, left an indelible mark on history with his remarkable achievements. Alongside Tenzing Norgay, he etched his name in the annals of mountaineering by reaching the summit of Mount Everest on May 28th, 1953. Their triumphant moment near the pinnacle of Mount Everest captured their unwavering determination and unbreakable spirit. The image of Hillary and Tensing Bhutia conquering Everest stands as a testament to human resilience and the pursuit of dreams against all odds. Beyond his mountaineering prowess, Sir Edmund Hillary's legacy extended far beyond icy peaks. In Westminster Cathedral, London, he found solace in spirituality while leaving an enduring impact on those who crossed paths with him. Just like the characters from "Faerie Queene, " beautifully illustrated by Walter Crane around 1900, Sir Edmund Hillary embarked on fantastical adventures that captivated imaginations worldwide. His courage mirrored that of heroes who faced mythical challenges head-on. Hillary's journey was not limited to mountains alone; it encompassed historical narratives too. As depicted in colored engravings showcasing "The Houses of York and Lancaster, " he delved into genealogy from Edward III to Henry VII—unearthing stories woven through time. Nature also held a special place in Sir Edmund's heart as evidenced by his appreciation for The Botanic Gardens in Dublin City—a sanctuary where beauty flourishes amidst bustling urban life. Upton House further exemplified his love for heritage architecture—an ode to mid-19th-century craftsmanship. Intriguingly enough, even political satire found its way into Sir Edmund's story. A lithograph poster titled "A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND" humorously portrayed him alongside President Truman during the Progressive Party era—a reminder that even great explorers can have a sense of humor.