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Elizabeth I Collection (#14)

"Elizabeth I: The Iconic Queen of England and Ireland" In this captivating portrait by George Gower, we are transported back to the late 16th century

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Tomb of Queen Elizabeth, 1845

Tomb of Queen Elizabeth, 1845. Tomb of Queen Elizabeth I, (1533-1603) Queen of England in Westminster Abbey. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Baronial, Municipal

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Tomb of Queen Elizabeth. - Westminster Abbey, c1845, (1864)

Tomb of Queen Elizabeth. - Westminster Abbey, c1845, (1864)
Tomb of Queen Elizabeth. - Westminster Abbey, c1845 (1864). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular Antiquities, edited by Charles Knight

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Elizabeth, 1788

Elizabeth, 1788. Elizabeth I (1533-1603), Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. From The History of England, by David Hume. [T. Cadell, Edinburgh, 1788]

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: The Handley Cross Fancy Ball, 1854. Artist: John Leech

The Handley Cross Fancy Ball, 1854. Artist: John Leech
The Handley Cross Fancy Ball, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Harrow School, 1923

Harrow School, 1923. Harrow School, founded in 1572 by John Lyon of Preston, a local wealthy farmer, under the Royal Charter of Elizabeth I

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Shrewsbury School, 1923

Shrewsbury School, 1923. Shrewsbury School, founded in 1552 by Royal Charter under King Edward VI. In 1571 the school was augmented by Queen Elizabeth I

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Westminster School, 1923

Westminster School, 1923. Westminster School, established as a Grammar School around 960 AD and refounded by Queen Elizabeth in 1560

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Queen Bess at Tilbury Fort, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe

Queen Bess at Tilbury Fort, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
Queen Bess at Tilbury Fort, c1884. Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) visited Tilbury Fort on 8 August 1588 and rode in procession to the nearby army camp

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Elizabeth I, Queen of England from 1558, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft

Elizabeth I, Queen of England from 1558, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Elizabeth I, Queen of England from 1558, (1932). Elizabeth (1533-1603) was the daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1745. Artist: Benjamin Cole

Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1745. Artist: Benjamin Cole
Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1745. An engraving of the battle between the English Fleet and the Spanish Armada in July 1588, from the design of Hendrik Cornelisz Vroom (c1562-1640)

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Driving from Crathie Church, 1935 (1937)

Driving from Crathie Church, 1935 (1937). The Royal Family driving from Crathie Parish Church to Balmoral Castle during King George Vs Silver Jubilee visit to Scotland in August 1935

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: At Perth, Scotland, 1935 (1937)

At Perth, Scotland, 1935 (1937). The Royal Family, on their first royal visit to Perth, Scotland, on 10 August 1935. Card No 46 of 50 from Our King And Queen cigarette cards produced for W.D. & H.O

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: At Royal Tournament, Olympia, 1936 (1937)

At Royal Tournament, Olympia, 1936 (1937). The Royal Family attending the Royal Tournament held at Olympia, London on 15 May 1935

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Arriving at Olympia, 1935 (1937)

Arriving at Olympia, 1935 (1937). The Royal Family attending the Royal Tournament held at Olympia, London on 15 May 1935. Card No 41 of 50 from from Our King And Queen cigarette cards produced for

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: The Silver Jubilee, 1935 (1937)

The Silver Jubilee, 1935 (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York with Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in the procession from Buckingham Palace to St Pauls Cathedral to celebrate the Silver

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Glamis Castle, c1937 (1937)

Glamis Castle, c1937 (1937). Glamis Castle, Angus, Scotland, home of the Lyon family since the 14th century. It was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: HM Queen Elizabeth, c1930 (1937)

HM Queen Elizabeth, c1930 (1937). Portrait of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (1900-2002) when Duchess of York. Card No 3 of 50 from Our King And Queen cigarette cards produced for W.D. & H.O

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: The Royal Family, c1936 (1937)

The Royal Family, c1936 (1937). A portrait of Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002), King George VI (1895-1952), Princess Margaret (1930-2002) and Princess Elizabeth

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Sir Henry Lee of Ditchley, 1897

Sir Henry Lee of Ditchley, 1897. After a portrait by Basire for Old and New London Vol 111 by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: The Queen Presents The Cup, 1937

The Queen Presents The Cup, 1937. From The Sphere - Coronation Record Number. [The Sphere, London, 1937]

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Lady Elizabeth with Countess of Strathmore and convalescent wounded soldiers, 1916

Lady Elizabeth with Countess of Strathmore and convalescent wounded soldiers, 1916
Lady Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth) with her mother the Countess of Stratmore, with a group of convalescent wounded soldiers, c1916. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, in a dance lesson with her brother, 1909

Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, in a dance lesson with her brother, 1909
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, later known as Queen Elizabeth during a dance lesson with her brother David, 1909. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses [Odhams Press Ltd

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Surprise Drive to Hoxton, 1937

Surprise Drive to Hoxton, 1937. On the day after their coronation King George VI and Queen Elizabeth paid a surprise visit to East and North-East London

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: The crowning of Queen Elizabeth, wife of King George VI, 1937

The crowning of Queen Elizabeth, wife of King George VI, 1937
The moment of the crowning of Queen Elizabeth, the wife of King George VI, at the coronation at Westminster Abbey, 1937. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. [Odhams Press Ltd

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Queen Elizabeth looks on as her husband is crowned on the day of his coronation, 1937

Queen Elizabeth looks on as her husband is crowned on the day of his coronation, 1937
Queen Elizabeth looks on as her husband is crowned on the day of his coronation at Westminster Abbey, 1937. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Nearing the Abbey, 1937

Nearing the Abbey, 1937. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth seen arriving at Westminster Abbey for their coronation. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. [Odhams Press Ltd

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: The Recognition, 1937. Artists: King George VI, Unknown

The Recognition, 1937. Artists: King George VI, Unknown
The Recognition, 1937. King George VI showing himself to the people on the occasion of his coronation. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Exterior of Kew Palace, 1902. Artist: Thomas Robert Way

Exterior of Kew Palace, 1902. Artist: Thomas Robert Way
Exterior of Kew Palace, 1902. From Ancient Royal Palaces in and Near London. [John Lane, London and New York, 1902]

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: The Procession Into The Abbey, 1937

The Procession Into The Abbey, 1937. Queen Elizabeths procession moving along the Nave of Westminster Abbey, followed by the procession of her husband King George VI, on the day of their coronation

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1574. Artist: Nicholas Hilliard

Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1574. Artist: Nicholas Hilliard
Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1574. The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603. She is depicted seated on the throne holding a sceptre

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: William Cecil, Lord Burghley, 16th century

William Cecil, Lord Burghley, 16th century. Cecil (1520-1598) was an English politician and the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I. After Hans Eworth (c1520-1574)

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Elizabeth, Queen of England, Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588, (1902)

Elizabeth, Queen of England, Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588, (1902). Artist: Edmund Thomas Parris
Elizabeth, Queen of England, in the dress in which she went to return thanks for the Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. After Issac Oliver (c1565-1617). From The Connoisseur Vol

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: A tapestry featuring Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I. Thought to be Elizabethan, (1914)

A tapestry featuring Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I. Thought to be Elizabethan, (1914)
A tapestry featuring Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I. Thought to be Elizabethan. From The Connoisseur Vol. XXXIX [Otto Limited, London, 1914.]

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Robert Dudley (1532-1588), 1st Earl of Leicester, 1912

Robert Dudley (1532-1588), 1st Earl of Leicester, 1912
Robert Dudley (1532-1588), 1st Earl of Leicester, favourite of Queen Elizabeth I of England, c1575. Robert Dudley (1532-1588), 1st Earl of Leicester, favourite of Queen Elizabeth I of England

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Elizabeth Wriothesley (nee Vernon), Countess of Southampton, 1912

Elizabeth Wriothesley (nee Vernon), Countess of Southampton, 1912
Elizabeth Wriothesley (nee Vernon), Countess of Southampton (1572-1655), one of the chief ladies-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) of England, c1620

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Elizabeth I (1533-1603), Queen of England and Ireland, 1889

Elizabeth I (1533-1603), Queen of England and Ireland, 1889
Elizabeth I (1533-1603), Queen of England and Ireland. The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603. After an engraving c17th century

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: A letter from Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) to King Jmaes VI (1566-1625), 1898

A letter from Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) to King Jmaes VI (1566-1625), 1898. Artist: James Stillie
A letter from Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) to King Jmaes VI (1566-1625) on the death of Francis, Lord Russell (c1527-1585), 1585

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Representations of the Shooting Match by the London Archers in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, 1793

Representations of the Shooting Match by the London Archers in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, 1793
Representations of the Shooting Match by the London Archers in the reign of Queen Elizabeth.Spencers New History of England, 1793

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: English Kings and Queens with coats of Arms. Published by Alex Hogg February 15th 1794 Artist

English Kings and Queens with coats of Arms. Published by Alex Hogg February 15th 1794 Artist: Alex Hogg
English Kings and Queens with coats of Arms. Published by Alex Hogg February 15th 1794. Edward VI, Mary I, Elizabeth, James I. Spencers New History of England

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Robert Cecil (c1563-1612), 1st Earl of Salisbury, English statesman, 1912

Robert Cecil (c1563-1612), 1st Earl of Salisbury, English statesman, 1912
Robert Cecil (c1563-1612), 1st Earl of Salisbury, English statesman. The son of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, chief advisor to Elizabeth I

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Princess Elizabeth brought as a prisoner to the Tower of London, 1554 (1840)

Princess Elizabeth brought as a prisoner to the Tower of London, 1554 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Princess Elizabeth brought as a prisoner to the Tower of London, 1554 (1840). After Sir Thomas Wyatts failed uprising against Queen Mary

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth, 1553-1555 (1840)

Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth, 1553-1555 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth, 1553-1555 (1840). During Marys reign her half-sister Elizabeth came under suspicion of plotting against her

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Queen Elizabeths bed, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire, 1924-1926

Queen Elizabeths bed, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume I, 1924-1926

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Queen Elizabeth attired for the royal thanksgiving on the defeat of the Spanish Armada, (1872)

Queen Elizabeth attired for the royal thanksgiving on the defeat of the Spanish Armada, (1872). Elizabeth I in a dress covered in pearls and lace

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Clock and statues, Church of St Dunstan-in-the-West, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Joel

Clock and statues, Church of St Dunstan-in-the-West, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Joel
Clock and statues, Church of St Dunstan-in-the-West, London, 1926-1927. The clock dates from 1671, and was the first public clock in London to have a minute hand

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), 1897. Artist: M Bowley

Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), 1897. Artist: M Bowley
Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Princess Elizabeth, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage

Princess Elizabeth, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage
Princess Elizabeth, 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Background imageElizabeth I Collection: Queen Elizabeth I, (c1920s)

Queen Elizabeth I, (c1920s). The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603. She is referred to as The Virgin Queen, as she never married




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"Elizabeth I: The Iconic Queen of England and Ireland" In this captivating portrait by George Gower, we are transported back to the late 16th century, where Elizabeth I reigned as the powerful Queen of England and Ireland. Her regal presence is undeniable, exuding strength and authority. Nicholas Hilliard's "The Ermine Portrait" showcases a more intimate side of Queen Elizabeth. Painted in 1585, it captures her elegance and grace, with an ermine draped around her shoulders symbolizing purity and royalty. George Peter Alexander Healy's depiction in ballet costume as Iris reveals another facet of her multifaceted personality. Known for her love for the arts, she embraced creativity even in her own portrayal. This vibrant painting showcases her as a majestic figure adorned with rainbow-like colors. "The Kings Orb and Sceptre, " created by an unknown artist in 1937, represents the symbols of royal power that were passed down through generations. These objects held great significance during Elizabeth's reign as they embodied authority and sovereignty. As we explore further into history, we discover Princess Elizabeth before she ascended to the throne. In this charming illustration from 1902, we catch a glimpse of the young princess who would later become one of England's most iconic monarchs. Her Majesty Queen Mother is captured beautifully by Sterling Henry Nahum Baron in his painting from 1953. Surrounded by pages dressed immaculately in traditional attire, she radiates warmth and affection while maintaining regal composure. The Silver Jubilee celebration honoring King George V is depicted here through an unknown creator's lens from 1937. This event marked a significant milestone not only for King George but also for his granddaughter Queen Elizabeth II who would go on to become one of Britain's longest-reigning monarchs. Meulen’s "The Hampden Portrait, " dating back to approximately 1563 portrays Elizabeth I in her youth.