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Edmund Collection (#41)

"Sir Edmund Hillary: Conquering New Heights and Inspiring Generations" Sir Edmund Hillary, a legendary New Zealand mountaineer and explorer

Background imageEdmund Collection: La Route Aux Courses by Edmund Blampied

La Route Aux Courses by Edmund Blampied
An impression of a typical scene on the road to the racecourse at Dinard. The all-conquering motor has not yet entirely ousted the more elegante horse equipage

Background imageEdmund Collection: Pursuit by Edmund Blampied

Pursuit by Edmund Blampied
An illustration of cupid, sent by an admirer, trying to catch up with two elegant ladies. Blampied (1886-1966) drew countless illustrations for the ILN magazines

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund Halley / Dahl / Fry

Edmund Halley / Dahl / Fry
EDMUND HALLEY Astronomer

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund Halley / Oval

Edmund Halley / Oval
EDMUND HALLEY Astronomer

Background imageEdmund Collection: Charles Kean as Hamlet

Charles Kean as Hamlet
The actor Charles Kean (son of Edmund Kean) in the role of Hamlet

Background imageEdmund Collection: Costume of Momus

Costume of Momus
Costume design by Edmund Dulac for the character of Momus in the opera Phebus and Pan

Background imageEdmund Collection: Cricketer, De Trafford

Cricketer, De Trafford
C. Edmund De Trafford Cricketer - Leicestershire

Background imageEdmund Collection: A Knife and Fork Tea at Bill s

A Knife and Fork Tea at Bill s
The first of two pictures by Edmund Blampied in a series called, Leaves from Life, showing a lower middle class family enjoying a simple dinner in a house

Background imageEdmund Collection: A Club Dinner

A Club Dinner
The second of two pictures in a series by Edmund Blampied, called Leaves from Life, showing a fine dinner taken by upper class men and women at a club wearing black tie and evening dress

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Toilettes d
Fashion illustration, possibly by Edmund Blampied showing two ladies wearing summer dresses and hats

Background imageEdmund Collection: For the Moors by Edmund Blampied

For the Moors by Edmund Blampied
Watercolour illustration by Edmund Blampied showing two elegant ladies wearing shooting fashions

Background imageEdmund Collection: The Moths and the Flame

The Moths and the Flame
Fantasy illustration by Edmund Blampied, showing winged fairies or sprites flying towards a flame in human form

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund Burke

Edmund Burke
EDMUND BURKE statesman and writer, author of Reflections on the Revolution in France with his autograph

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Burke (Bretherton)
EDMUND BURKE statesman, depicted speechmaking in 1782

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Burke (Jones)
EDMUND BURKE statesman

Background imageEdmund Collection: Margaret Ctess Richmond

Margaret Ctess Richmond
Margaret Beaufort, countess of RICHMOND and Derby, wife of Edmund Tudor, 1st earl, mother of Henry VII; founder of colleges and patron of printers : mother of Henry VII

Background imageEdmund Collection: Birth of St Edmund / Shaw

Birth of St Edmund / Shaw
This purports to depict the birth of St Edmund, king of East Anglia: in fact he was born at Nuremberg in 841, but this is typical of a 15th century English bedroom

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund Colliery

Edmund Colliery
Edmund main colliery, near Barnsley, Yorkshire

Background imageEdmund Collection: Rich & Henry Iii / 1234

Rich & Henry Iii / 1234
Edmund Rich, Archbishop of Canterbury threatens to excommunicate Henry III

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund Ironside & Canute

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

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund Grindal

Edmund Grindal
EDMUND GRINDAL Archbishop of Canterbury. Undertook to reform ecclesiatical courts

Background imageEdmund Collection: Philip Henry Gosse

Philip Henry Gosse
PHILIP HENRY GOSSE naturalist, with his son Edmund

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund Cartwright / W Invt

Edmund Cartwright / W Invt
EDMUND CARTWRIGHT Inventor of the power loom

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund Burke / Reynolds

Edmund Burke / Reynolds
EDMUND BURKE statesman

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund I / Cig Card

Edmund I / Cig Card
EDMUND I called the DEED-DOER and THE MAGNIFICENT King of England (939-946)

Background imageEdmund Collection: El Zalinski / World Invent

El Zalinski / World Invent
EDMUND LOUIS ZALINSKI American weapons designer, born in Poland

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund Spenser / Miniature

Edmund Spenser / Miniature
EDMUND SPENSER English poet

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund Payne / Toreador

Edmund Payne / Toreador
EDMUND PAYNE English comic actor, singer and dramatist, seen here in The Toreador

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund Halley / Mezzotint

Edmund Halley / Mezzotint
EDMUND HALLEY Astronomer

Background imageEdmund Collection: Henry VII with Ministers

Henry VII with Ministers
Henry VII in discussion with his ministers Richard Empson and Edmund Dudley

Background imageEdmund Collection: Gossip about Fairies 11

Gossip about Fairies 11
The Faerie Queene = poem by Edmund Spenser

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King Edmund Stabbed
Edmund (or Eadmund), king of the English, is fatally stabbed by the bandit Liofa at the feast of Saint Augustine

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund Burke (Reynolds1)

Edmund Burke (Reynolds1)
EDMUND BURKE statesman

Background imageEdmund Collection: Cartoon / Fox on Elephant

Cartoon / Fox on Elephant
CARLO KHANs TRIUMPHAL ENTRY INTO LEADENHALL STREET Fox as an Indian astride an elephant with the face of Lord North heralded by Edmund Burke A satire on lofty ambition

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund Burke Speaks

Edmund Burke Speaks
EDMUND BURKE speaks out against Governor-General of India, Warren Hastings

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund Dunch

Edmund Dunch
EDMUND DUNCH statesman, descended from the Cromwell family

Background imageEdmund Collection: Defeated Turkish Troops

Defeated Turkish Troops
Turkish troops defeated by the British army under Sir Edmund Allenby retreat through Jerusalem by the Jaffa Gate

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edm. Sheffield Mulgrave

Edm. Sheffield Mulgrave
EDMUND SHEFFIELD first baron MULGRAVE soldier and statesman with his autograph

Background imageEdmund Collection: Campion & Parsons 1581

Campion & Parsons 1581
Edmund Campion (1540-1581) suspected of papist leanings, hanged at Tyburn, shown with fellow Jesuit Robert Parsons whose mission was to reclaim England for catholicism

Background imageEdmund Collection: Richard II Diptych - 2

Richard II Diptych - 2
Richard is presented to Mary and Jesus by King/saint Edward the Confessor, king/saint Edmund, and John the Baptist. (right-hand panel)

Background imageEdmund Collection: Richard II Diptych - 1

Richard II Diptych - 1
Richard is presented to Mary and Jesus by King/saint Edward the Confessor, king/saint Edmund, and John the Baptist. (left-hand panel)

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund Spenser Writer

Edmund Spenser Writer

Background imageEdmund Collection: Edmund Spenser / Reading

Edmund Spenser / Reading
Edmund Spenser Writer

Background imageEdmund Collection: Cartwrights Loom

Cartwrights Loom
CARTWRIGHTs POWER LOOM Edmund Cartwrights steam- powered loom of 1785 enabled weaving to be carried out at vastly greater speed

Background imageEdmund Collection: BLUNDEN (1896 - )

BLUNDEN (1896 - )
Edmund Blunden - English War Poet




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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.