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Flint Castle Collection

Flint Castle, nestled along the enchanting Sands of Dee, holds a rich history that echoes through its various depictions

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: Sands of Dee, Flint Castle (colour litho)

Sands of Dee, Flint Castle (colour litho)
3101351 Sands of Dee, Flint Castle (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sands of Dee, Flint Castle)

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: Meeting of Richard II and Henry Bollinbroke at which Henry demands the throne

Meeting of Richard II and Henry Bollinbroke at which Henry demands the throne
LLM339239 Meeting of Richard II and Henry Bollinbroke at which Henry demands the throne by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: Interview between The Duke Of Lancaster and King Richard II (coloured engraving)

Interview between The Duke Of Lancaster and King Richard II (coloured engraving)
2797134 Interview between The Duke Of Lancaster and King Richard II (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: Flint Castle (engraving)

Flint Castle (engraving)
3654935 Flint Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flint Castle. Illustration for The Illustrated Universal Gazetteer edited by William Francis)

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: Flint Castle (engraving)

Flint Castle (engraving)
2793575 Flint Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flint Castle. Illustration for The History and Legends of Old Castles And Abbeys (John Dicks)

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: Richard II at Flint Castle where he was delivered prisoner to Bolingbroke

Richard II at Flint Castle where he was delivered prisoner to Bolingbroke
1073653 Richard II at Flint Castle where he was delivered prisoner to Bolingbroke, his rival to the throne, facsimile copy from Le Prinse et Mort du Roy Richart by Jean Creton

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: Arrest of King Richard, illustration from Cassell

Arrest of King Richard, illustration from Cassell
STC385269 Arrest of King Richard, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: Flint Castle, 1887 (oil on panel)

Flint Castle, 1887 (oil on panel)
2601956 Flint Castle, 1887 (oil on panel) by Bond, William Joseph J.C. (1833-1926); 35.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: F. 4. I Scene on the French Coast, from the Liber Studiorum

F. 4. I Scene on the French Coast, from the Liber Studiorum
FIT90212 F.4.I Scene on the French Coast, from the Liber Studiorum, engraved by Charles Turner, 1807 (etching) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); 20.8x28.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: In Flint Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown

In Flint Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown
In Flint Castle, 1898. Flint Castle in Flintshire the first of a series of castles built during King Edward Is campaign to conquer Wales, work began in 1277

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: Bolingbrokes False Homage to Richard II. at Flint Castle, 1836. Creators: Unknown

Bolingbrokes False Homage to Richard II. at Flint Castle, 1836. Creators: Unknown
Bolingbrokes False Homage to Richard II. at Flint Castle, 1836. Henry Bolingbroke kneels before King Richard II at Flint Castle in Wales

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: Plan of Flint Castle in Flintshire. c1800

Plan of Flint Castle in Flintshire. c1800. Flint Castle, on the north-east coast of Wales, dates from 1277. Its single Donjon tower, (bottom right), isolated from the rest of the inner ward

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: Richard II at Flint castle where he was delivered prisoner to Bolingbroke his rival to the throne

Richard II at Flint castle where he was delivered prisoner to Bolingbroke his rival to the throne, facsimile copy from Le Prinse et mort du Roy Richart by Jean Creton reprinted 19th Century

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: Meeting of Richard and Henry, 1399 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle

Meeting of Richard and Henry, 1399 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Meeting of Richard and Henry, 1864. Henry VI, (1367-1413) kneels before Richard II, (1367-1400) at Flint Castle, Wales 1399. From A Chronicle of England B.C. 55 - A.D. 1485 by James E. Doyle

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: Turner Liber Studiorum Flint Castle Caroline Bertolacci

Turner Liber Studiorum Flint Castle Caroline Bertolacci
Turners Liber Studiorum. Flint Castle; Caroline Bertolacci (British, born 1825, active 1860s - 1890); about 1863; Albumen silver print

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: REMAINS OF FLINT CASTLE, located in Flint, Flintshire, UK, britain, british, europe

REMAINS OF FLINT CASTLE, located in Flint, Flintshire, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Background imageFlint Castle Collection: REMAINS OF FLINT CASTLE, located in Flint, Flintshire, UK, britain, british, europe

REMAINS OF FLINT CASTLE, located in Flint, Flintshire, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european



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Flint Castle, nestled along the enchanting Sands of Dee, holds a rich history that echoes through its various depictions. From colour lithos to engravings and even oil paintings, this majestic fortress has witnessed pivotal moments in English royalty. One such moment was the Meeting of Richard II and Henry Bollinbroke at Flint Castle. It was here that Henry boldly demanded the throne, forever altering the course of history. The intensity of this encounter is vividly captured in a coloured engraving depicting an intense interview between The Duke Of Lancaster and King Richard II. The significance is further emphasized by multiple engravings showcasing different perspectives of its grandeur. These intricate artworks showcase every architectural detail with precision and grace, allowing viewers to marvel at its magnificence. However, it was not all glory within these walls. Another engraving portrays Richard II's fateful imprisonment at Flint Castle by Bolingbroke. This dramatic scene captures the heart-wrenching moment when power slipped from one king's grasp into another's hands. Flint Castle's historical importance extends beyond visual representations as well. An illustration from Cassell's publication depicts the arrest of King Richard himself – a chilling reminder of how fortunes can change within these ancient stone walls. In 1887, an oil painting on panel immortalized Flint Castle in all its splendor. The artist masterfully captured every brushstroke to bring out its timeless beauty for generations to admire. Even renowned artists like J. M. W Turner found inspiration in this iconic castle; his Liber Studiorum series includes F4. I Scene on the French Coast featuring elements reminiscent of Flint Castle’s architecture. Lastly, an intriguing piece titled "In Flint Castle" created by an unknown artist transports us back to 1898 where we witness life within those formidable walls - bustling activity juxtaposed against stoic fortifications. Amongst these captivating portrayals lies Bolingbroke's False Homage to Richard II at Flint Castle in 1836.