Harold Collection (page 4)

Graves of RFC crewmen, Northern France, WW1
Graves of Royal Flying Corps crewmen, Northern France, First World War. Nearest the camera are the graves of Smith and Ranney, who died during night flying on 31 July 1918. Date: 1918

Battle of Hastings, Death of King Harold
Battle of Hastings, Death of Harold II, King of England. 14 October 1066

Harold Pinter, English writer, director, political activist
Harold Pinter (1930-2008), English playwright, poet, screenwriter, actor, theatre director and left-wing political activist. Seen here giving a speech. Date: circa 1980s

Sir Malcolm Sargent, English conductor and composer
Sir Harold Malcolm Watts Sargent (1895-1967), English conductor, organist and composer. Seen here taking a bow from the podium at the end of a concert, a bunch of flowers in his hand

Stephen Spender, English poet, novelist and essayist
Sir Stephen Harold Spender (1909-1995), English poet, novelist and essayist. Date: circa 1960s

Harold Macmillan, British Conservative politician
Harold Macmillan (Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, 1894-1986), British Conservative politician, Prime Minister 1957-1963

Harold Macmillan on a state visit to Soviet Russia
Harold Macmillan (Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, 1894-1986), British Conservative politician, Prime Minister 1957-1963

Nikita Khrushchev and Harold Wilson shaking hands
Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971), Russian Soviet leader, seen here shaking hands with Harold Wilson (James Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx, 1916-1995)

Harold Macmillan during a visit to Soviet Russia
Harold Macmillan (Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, 1894-1986), British Conservative politician, Prime Minister 1957-1963

Yuri Gagarin and Harold Macmillan, London
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), the Russian cosmonaut and Hero of the Soviet Union who made history on 12 April 1961 by becoming the first human in outer space

Jennie Lee and Aneurin Bevan
Aneurin Bevan, also known as Nye Bevan (1897-1960), Welsh Labour politician. He served as Minister of Health in the mid-20th century

King Harold II dies at the Battle of Hastings
Saxon King Harold II, in front of the standard of England, is pierced by a falling arrow at the Battle of Hastings on 14th October 1066. Date: 14th October 1066

NORMAN CONQUEST 7 OF 16
Harold tells King Edward of his mission : Edward dies, naming Harold his successor : Harold is crowned, but astrologers interpret Halley's comet as an evil omen Date: 1066

Trotty Veck and his daughter Meg from "Trotty Veck and Oliver Twist" (print)
3062022 Trotty Veck and his daughter Meg from "Trotty Veck and Oliver Twist" (print) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bayeux tapestry: Harold swears his oath to William
Illustration of The Bayeux tapestry: Harold swears his oath to William

Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066 (chromolitho)
543270 Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Battle of Hastings 1066, 1915 (colour litho)
2920246 The Battle of Hastings 1066, 1915 (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red Book of British Battles published by Henry Frowde)

Friar's Crag, Derwentwater, Lake District, Cumbria by Harold Lawes

Ligger Point, Perranporth, Cornwall by Harold Lawes

Harold "Ordered South. "A. D 1066 (colour litho)
670183 Harold " Ordered South." A.D 1066 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold " Ordered South." A.D 1066)

Fisher Boy, 1904 (oil on canvas)
658077 Fisher Boy, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); 31x25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisher Boy. Harvey Harold (1874-1941). Oil on canvas. Dated 1904

Dave Harold England 30 November 1994 Date: 30 November 1994

One shaft, falling from heaven, pierced his right eye (colour litho)
3793053 One shaft, falling from heaven, pierced his right eye (colour litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Source unknown); English, out of copyright

Men of Kent marching in front of the Army of Harold (engraving)
1623967 Men of Kent marching in front of the Army of Harold (engraving) by Hodgson, John Evan (1831-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men of Kent marching in front of the Army of Harold)

Edith finding the dead body of Harold (engraving)
971006 Edith finding the dead body of Harold (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edith finding the dead body of Harold)

King Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066. Date: 1066

Arthur Playfair as Corporal Harold in His Excellency Date: 1890s

Music cover, My Resistance is Low by Hoagy Carmichael Date: 1951

William The Conqueror PH, Harold Hill, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of King Harold PH, Waltham Cross, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of King Harold PH, Leyton, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1924

Harold (engraving)
1602310 Harold (engraving) by Lance, George (1802-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 June 1855)

Couples sit in deckchairs on the beach at Margate, Kent
Two young couples sitting in deckchairs on the beach at Margate, Kent Date: circa 1930

Page from The Tatler featuring sisters Myra and Georgina Wernher, daughters of Lady Zia and Sir Harold Wernher and grand-daughters of Grand Duke Michael of Russia

Photograph of a portrait of Unwin by Speed Harold. Date: circa 1920

Hampstead Road (B. D. V. ), London, c. 1910-11 (oil on canvas)
658003 Hampstead Road (B.D.V.), London, c.1910-11 (oil on canvas) by Gilman, Harold (1876-1919); 25.5x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampstead Road (B.D.V.), London

Anglo-Saxon England: Discovery of the body of Harold (engraving)
6005334 Anglo-Saxon England: Discovery of the body of Harold (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discovery of the body of Harold)

Harold Barrett, Stage Manager, Royal Opera House, London
Harold Barrett (formerly an actor), Stage Manager, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London

The Gaiety Girls - Constance Collier and Lily Harold, with an unknown actress. circa 1894

Marriage of Harold Barrett and Maudie
Marriage of Harold Barrett (formerly an actor), Stage Manager at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, and ballerina Maudie. circa 1930s

Harold Macmillan elected M. P. for Stockton
Harold Macmillan (1894-1986), publisher, Conservative politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, appearing in The Illustrated London News in November 1924 after his election as M.P

Actors revising script before show opening, September 1939
Actors revising the script of " Design for Living" by Noel Coward before the shows opening at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool

Maya - a mannequin for Reville s
Maya, the professional name of Messrs. Revilles most famous mannequin, who was, according to The Sphere, a member of an old Russian noble family exiled by the Bolsheviks

The Burial of Harold (engraving)
5199250 The Burial of Harold (engraving) by Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (1820-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burial of Harold)

Duke William leads his knights into battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
619964 Duke William leads his knights into battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

William the Conqueror, King Harold, Battle of Hastings
Portraits of William the Conqueror and King Harold, opponents in the Battle of Hastings of 1066, with the Seal of Battle Abbey, a view of the coast where the Normans landed, and Pevensey Castle

Harold, in front of the Standard of England, is Pierced by a Falling Arrow
LLM456994 Harold, in front of the Standard of England, is Pierced by a Falling Arrow by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold, in front of the Standard of England)

Harold, about to oppose the invasion of William, offers prayer at Waltham Abbey
LLM456988 Harold, about to oppose the invasion of William, offers prayer at Waltham Abbey, when the sacred image miraculously inclines forward from the cross by Maclise

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"Harold: A Tapestry of Hope, Triumphs, and Tragedies" In the grand tapestry of history, Harold stands as a symbol of hope and resilience. From the tender embrace between Jesus and children to the epic Battle of Hastings depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, his story weaves together moments that shaped our world. As Wilkin captured the intensity of the Battle of Hastings in his artwork K021254, Harold Abrahams sprinted into victory at the 1924 Olympics' 100m race. These triumphs showcased human potential and inspired generations to reach for greatness. Yet it was King Harold II, also known as Harold Godwinson, who faced immense challenges during his reign. Labour Party election posters and television speakers echoed with promises for a better future under his leadership. Amidst war's chaos, Hs Power's painting portrayed artillery and horses at Ypres during World War I. It reminds us that even in times of darkness, heroes like Harold Larwood emerged on cricket fields with their unwavering determination. Stephen Wards' sketches immortalized celebrities from an era marked by cultural shifts - a testament to how art can capture society's essence. But just as Mr Micawber made Punch in Charles Dickens' David Copperfield novel, fate dealt its cruel blow with an arrow through King Harold's eye on the Bayeux Tapestry. The Battle of Hastings J960036 serves as a poignant reminder that no matter how valiantly one fights or strives for progress; destiny often has its own plans. Yet through these snapshots from history emerges a tale that transcends time - one where hope persists despite adversity. Harold may be but a name etched in historical records; however, he represents all those who dared to dream big amidst life's uncertainties. His legacy invites us to reflect on our own journeys - reminding us that within each thread lies untapped potential waiting to be unraveled.